“Republicans insist that if you're going to run for political office, y...” — Richard Painter Quote

“Republicans insist that if you're going to run for political office, you have to be loyal to President Trump. This is wrong. This is not the America I want to live in. This is not the America I want my children to live in.”

“I grew up in Illinois, went out east to school, and went back to Illinois to teach... Illinois is a great state for ethics.”

“Once the religious right got their beachhead in the Republican Party in 1980, they expanded it. Even Barry Goldwater was extremely hostile to the religious right, but Reagan catered to them. The religious right then expanded their base and that drove the moderates out.”

“Traditions insist upon themselves. Look around, and you will see them trying to exist everywhere, in everyone's life.”

“Know everything about the companies and people you are going to be negotiating with. Insist on getting the names of everyone participating in the negotiations. Leave no stone unturned; find out as much as you can.”

“President Trump insists on fairness and reciprocity in U.S.-China relations.”