“The Clinton tax increase - which was an increase in taxes primarily on...” — Barney Frank Quote

“The Clinton tax increase - which was an increase in taxes primarily on upper-income people - not only made the tax code more nearly progressive, it preceded one of the most productive economic periods in American life.”

“But on those occasions when I do strongly disagree with the Democrats and I don't say anything, I think I forfeit my right to have people pay attention to me when I say the things that I don't like about what Republicans are saying.”

“Legislators have a formal set of responsibilities to work together, but there's no hierarchy.”

“If you live close to an International Rescue Committee office in the United States, find out how you can assist a refugee family as they transition to American life. Invite a newly arrived family to your home for a welcoming meal. Listen to their hopes and dreams, and share your own.”

“I hate going to bed. I read scripts, clean, listen to the radio - I've fallen asleep to 'This American Life' more times than I can count!”

“American life is based on a reassurance that we like one another but won't violate one another's privacies. This makes it a land of small talk.”