American - Politician | August 22, 1964 -
I believe being a good senator requires two things. Number one, acumen. Number two, interest.
Trey Gowdy
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What did Republicans get for 16 days of a government shutdown with people being hurt? We have absolutely nothing to show for it, other than a damaged brand.
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The reason I like the criminal justice system is there aren't Republican or Democrat victims or police officers or prosecutors. It's about respect for the rule of law!
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The notion that the First Amendment has no limitations whatsoever is balderdash.
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When people in positions of trust mislead us - either recklessly, negligently or intentionally - that impacts the republic.
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There's no way we can get to the bottom of Benghazi without David Petraeus.
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You may be less likely to pick on someone if you don't know what's in their briefcase or purse.
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You don't get John Gotti to testify against his driver. You get the driver to testify against John Gotti.
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I don't have an issue with whether - from a legal standpoint, with whether or not government can impose the ultimate punishment on people. We do it in capital cases. Police officers shoot fleeing felons.
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When you go into public service, you understand you're trading something. You want to feel good about what you do, but you're not going to make what people in private sector make.
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I cannot and will not raise money on Benghazi. I also advise my colleagues to follow suit.
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Honestly, I have heard a lot in my 16 years as a prosecutor.
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