“In the first 50 years of the filibuster, it was used only 35 times. Bu...” — Peter Fenn Quote

“In the first 50 years of the filibuster, it was used only 35 times. But the last Congress alone had 112 cloture motions filed, plus threats of more. This is the tyranny of the minority.”

“A basic tenet of a healthy democracy is open dialogue and transparency.”

“President Barack Obama has it right - there is a lot to change about Washington. The problem is, not much will get changed unless we confront the runaway filibuster in the U.S. Senate.”

“We enter the world alone, we leave the world alone.”

“I have no time for those who say there is no way Scotland could go it alone. I know first-hand the contribution Scotland and Scots make to Britain's success - so for me there's no question about whether Scotland could be an independent nation.”

“As for style, there is something about the way musicians dress-they seem to be able to create their own world within their fashion alone.”