Quotes by Harold Ford

“Im confident the voters will judge me for who I am and what I believe,”

“This district has more grants than districts three times its size,”

“Youre actually in better shape than an awful lot of school districts in your area.”

“Its enough to make us worry. But its not like Wrigley Field.”

“If we want to do repairs next summer, were going to have to get moving fairly quickly,”

“Now is not the time to close bases, ... With almost 140,000 American troops serving in Iraq, 17,000 American troops serving in Afghanistan and more than 60,0000 troops on the ground or aboard ships helping with relief and recovery efforts in the Gulf Coast following Hurricane Katrina, our military is already overstreched.”

“reaffirmed our commitment to diversity and progress.”

“At a minimum his conduct has been curious. At the worst, its been very, very suspicious. As a lawyer, I know that could mean absolutely nothing. However, as a a member of Congress and one who respects this body and institution and has affection for my friend, Im deeply concerned.”

“Gary may have had nothing to do with this, I dont know, ... But my concern and my criticism is leveled at my colleague and friend because of the way hes conducted himself, for handling himself subsequent to this young ladys disappearance. He could have been more forthcoming, could have been more truthful and could have been more candid.”

“I was deeply disappointed, ... I know my leader was and others throughout our party are, and well have to wait and see when Congress returns what if any action might be taken against him.”

These are tough times, and the New Yorkers I have met are facing economic adversity with grace and dignity. They worry about their future, care about their neighbors and hope this storm will pass so they can focus on better days ahead.

I am a huge supporter for cash for caulkers - which allows people to make improvement for energy efficient in their homes. We should do the same for Americans purchasing appliances and computers and for that matter, new air-conditioner and heating units.

I am for gay marriage. Or same-sex marriage. I dont want to say it the wrong way. I think people are sensitive to it. I have been painted as being this right-wing zealot on choice. Nothing could be further from the truth.

The U.S. economy and workers benefit from a strong, healthy relationship between government and business.