Quotes by Bob Phillips

“Patrick Henry should come back to see what taxation with representation is like”

“There are three stages of man: he believes in Santa Claus; he does not believe in Santa Claus; he is Santa Claus.”

“State legislators ensured that the sun will shine on the interactions between lobbyists and legislators and lobbyists and the executive branch.”

“Typically, its upon their request.”

“No one should be afraid of more sunshine -- thats what this bill is about. That is something the majority of legislators have voted for and something a very broad coalition has backed, and we believe the Commerce Department does not want to stand in the way of that.”

“We want the public to know if money is spent to influence executive action.”

“He was so distraught, he tore up the place.”

“There seems to be different policies and different rules within state government. Perhaps more consistency as much as anything is what we need.”

“We respect the right of our employees to organize,”

“It may not stop it, but it will shine the light and alert the press and the public to some of these things far earlier than now.”

The best way to keep your daughter out of hot water is to put some dishes in it.

It is always dullest before the yawn.