Words matter. These are the best Thomas P. O’Neill Quotes, and they’re great for sharing with your friends.
The Reagan program is not working because the program is not fair – and, just as important, because the people themselves know it is not fair.
You can’t assume anything in politics. That’s why every Saturday I walk around my district. I talk to the longshoremen in Charlestown. I listen to the people in East Boston and their concern on the airport noise. I walk down to the Star Market in Porter Square, and people tell me about meat prices.
It’s easier to run for office than to run the office.
Let us forget the frustrations of the past and think of our unfulfilled potential.
Ninety-nine percent of the time, if you’re straight with the press, they’ll be straight with you.
Anyone who comes into your office with an idea, and it may be the silliest idea in the world, listen to them and never ridicule them.
I intend to be a strong Speaker. I hope to make some imaginative changes around here.
You better take advantage of the good cigars. You don’t get much else in that job.
A good lesson in keeping your perspective is: Take your job seriously but don’t take yourself seriously.
I have a statement on the Social Security. A lot of people approaching that age have either already retired on pensions or have made irreversible plans to retire very soon… I consider it a breach of faith to renege on that promise. It is a rotten thing to do.
