“I have seen in the Halls of Congress more idealism, more humanness, mo...” — Hubert H. Humphrey Quote

I have seen in the Halls of Congress more idealism, more humanness, more compassion, more profiles of courage than in any other institution that I have ever known.

Anyone who thinks that the vice-president can take a position independent of the president of his administration simply has no knowledge of politics or government. You are his choice in a political marriage, and he expects your absolute loyalty.

Compassion is not weakness, and concern for the unfortunate is not socialism.

Behind every successful man is a proud wife and a surprised mother-in-law.

Overcoming the Cold War required courage from the people of Central and Eastern Europe and what was then the German Democratic Republic, but it also required the steadfastness of Western partner over many decades when many had long lost hope of integration of the two Germanys and Europe.

In strife who inquires whether stratagem or courage was used?

Perfect courage is to do without witnesses what one would be capable of doing with the world looking on.

And I love that even in the toughest moments, when we're all sweating it - when we're worried that the bill won't pass, and it seems like all is lost - Barack never lets himself get distracted by the chatter and the noise. Just like his grandmother, he just keeps getting up and moving forward... with patience and wisdom, and courage and grace.