“I am persuaded that in the case of elected officials, the overwhelming temptation is to conclude that it is more important for your constituents that you be reelected than that you deal honestly with them.Quote by James L BuckleyTopics: Quotes about James L BuckleyShare on:FacebookPinterestWhatsApp
I had hoped that the current presidential campaign debates might educate the public as to...#Controversy
In the last analysis, of course, an oath will encourage fidelity in office only to...#James L Buckley
Once it becomes impossible for members of Congress to make a career of legislative service,...#James L Buckley
Given the difficulty of resisting such temptations over the longer run, a proper concern for...#James L Buckley
Under the circumstances, may I suggest another means of encouraging probity in elective office. I...#James L Buckley
If enough people openly engage in conduct once considered reprehensible, we rewrite the rule book...#James L Buckley
This source of corruption, alas, is inherent in the democratic system itself, and it can...#James L Buckley
