Evan Bayh quotes

Evan Bayh is an American politician and lawyer, known for serving as the Governor of Indiana and as a U.S. Senator. His moderate policies and bipartisan approach made him a prominent figure in national politics. He has remained active in public service and policy discussions after leaving the Senate. Here are 20 of his quotes:

Mothers - especially single mothers - are heroic in their efforts to raise our nation's children, but men must also take responsibility for their children and recognize the impact they have on their families' well-being. (Evan Bayh)
What is required from members of Congress and the public alike is a new spirit of devotion to the national welfare beyond party or self-interest. View quote
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You now have six-year campaigns for the Senate - you never stop running. It's not uncommon for a member of the Senate to have a fundraising breakfast, a fundraising lunch and a fundraising dinner, and then when the Senate breaks for the week to go home, more fundraisers. And that's driven by the cost of campaigning. View quote
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I love working for the people of Indiana. I love helping our citizens make the most of their lives, but I do not love Congress. View quote
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Across the country military families are facing dire financial circumstances due to longer than expected tours of duties. They are being penalized for their patriotism - no one should have to choose between doing right by their country and doing right by their families. View quote
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Of course, the genesis of a good portion of the gridlock in Congress does not reside in Congress itself. Ultimate reform will require each of us, as voters and Americans, to take a long look in the mirror, because in many ways, our representatives in Washington reflect the people who have sent them there. View quote
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The amount of U.S. debt held by countries such as China and Japan is at a historic high, with foreign investors holding half of America's publicly held debt. This dependence raises the specter that other nations will be able to influence our policies in ways antithetical to American interests. View quote
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We must do all we can to help improve the deplorable human rights situation of the North Korean people. View quote
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Families and businesses are tightening their belts to make ends meet - and Washington should too. View quote
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People come into public life for different reasons. None of us are ego-challenged, I think, or we probably wouldn't be doing what we're doing, so if anyone tells you that they don't like the sound of the applause and the ego gratification, I don't think they're being straight with you. View quote
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If I could create one job in the private sector by helping to grow a business, that would be one more than Congress has created in the last six months. (Evan Bayh)
Filibusters should require 35 senators to... make a commitment to continually debate an issue in reality, not just in theory. The number of votes needed to overcome a filibuster should be reduced to 55 from 60. View quote
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Baseball may be our national pastime, but the age-old tradition of taking a swing at Congress is a sport with even deeper historical roots in the American experience. Since the founding of our country, citizens from Ben Franklin to David Letterman have made fun of their elected officials. View quote
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America is stronger than ever. We will forever remember those we lost on September 11, 2001. In honoring their memory, we will remain true to our commitment to freedom and democracy. View quote
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As Indiana's governor, I balanced eight budgets, never raised taxes, and left the largest surplus in state history. It wasn't always easy. Cuts had to be made and some initiatives deferred. Occasionally I had to say 'no.' View quote
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Filibusters have proliferated because under current rules just one or two determined senators can stop the Senate from functioning. Today, the mere threat of a filibuster is enough to stop a vote; senators are rarely asked to pull all-nighters like Jimmy Stewart in 'Mr. Smith Goes to Washington.' View quote
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Challenges of historic import threaten America's future. Action on the deficit, economy, energy, health care and much more is imperative, yet our legislative institutions fail to act. Congress must be reformed. View quote
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To win the war on terror, we must know who our friends are and where our enemies are hiding. We can't continue fighting terrorism using the same foreign policy blueprints that were in place before September 11th. View quote
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If one of my boys was asking me if they should go into politics, I'd say there's only one reason to go into public life and that's to help people. View quote
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I'm pleased to offer analysis of public policy and politics to the millions of Americans who get their news from Fox. View quote
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Evan Bayh

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Occupation: American Politician
Born: December 26, 1955
Quotes count: 20