Quotes by Joseph Cannon

“In the last analysis sound judgment will prevail.”

“Not one cent for scenery.”

“Sometimes in politics one must duel with skunks, but no one should be fool enough to allow skunks to choose the weapons.”

“Its not something we do lightly. Its time for a change. Its almost immoral to continue.”

“For the people that have to do the process, it takes a substantial toll. We offer stress counseling.”

“maybe as much as 50 percent.”

“Conservatives may accuse us of lacking taste if we use this sad occasion to point out sadder facts of political life.”

“Bush caused this disaster. And you caused this disaster because you voted for that ape.”

“Joe Lanier adds considerable legislative expertise and political savvy to an already formidable team of public policy lawyers with substantial Legislative and Executive Branch experience on both of sides of the political aisle, within both houses of Congress, and from the Carter, Reagan, Bush, Clinton and Bush Administrations.”