The way to solve all the money in politics is not to pretend we can get money out of politics. That will never happen. We have to channel it in ways where we can see it and hold it accountable. And I think the parties are the best vehicle for that. Mark Shields More Quotes by Mark Shields More Quotes From Mark Shields John McCain has become the de facto running mate of George W. Bush. Mark Shields mccainmatesrunning Hillary Clinton has emphasized that she is afflicted with or possessed of the responsibility gene. Mark Shields genesclintonresponsibility Being a party chair, you really have a chance to make a difference. but what the Democrats have to do is recognize and accept the fact that they're at their lowest point [in 2017] since 1928 in the United States House of Representatives and their lowest point since 1925 in states. Mark Shields differencespartyhouse John Kerry's biography was central to his campaign. Mark Shields john-kerrycampaignsbiographies Character is destiny and character is important to American campaigns. Mark Shields destinyimportantcharacter If an abduction is reported, it is dealt with in the same way as a kidnap. Mark Shields abductionifsway As Bill Clinton said so eloquently at the convention, during Vietnam there was a chance to serve; there was a chance not to serve. Mark Shields vietnambillschance George Bush says what John Kerry did was noble. Yet he sees him being savaged by his own supporters. Mark Shields john-kerrysupporternoble Now the Republicans have a very low-scale, by economic standards, base. Donald Trump has. Mark Shields economicstandardsrepublican Iraq is in a civil war. There is no road in that country that is safe. Mark Shields iraqwarcountry Let's not pretend that all of a sudden, this is some new system. Mark Shields The advantage that hospitals have over other institutions is that hospitals are community-based. You can't outsource your work; you can't move your emergency department to Pakistan. Mark Shields pakistancommunitymoving The uncritically admiring supporters and friends of the prime minister [Benjamin Netanyahu], in whose ranks I certainly don't include David [Brooks], but include Charles Krauthammer, the columnist, and Mike Huckabee, the former governor of Arkansas, insist on comparing him to the incomparable leader of the British forces in country in part of - during World War II. Mark Shields leaderwarcountry There is always strength in numbers Mark Shields strength-in-numbersnumbers Since the election, since the formation of a government, the death in Iraq has increased. The United States stands by, helpless to do anything about it. That's the reality, not George Bush's revisionist history! Mark Shields iraqgovernmentreality When you run for president of the United States, everybody does the same thing in the campaign-they talk about veterans, how much they admire them, how grateful they are. Mark Shields gratefulpresidentrunning There is no tougher job in America than being a cop on the beat in a major city in this country, big and brawling. Mark Shields citiesjobscountry When the size of the group supporting your cause reaches a critical mass, any legislator or elected official has to pay attention. Mark Shields sizecausessea John McCain was victimized in the South Carolina primary. Mark Shields mccainsouth-carolinaprimaries If I were John Bolton, I'd take great consolation in the words of my principal supporter on the committee, who gave a ringing endorsement, which was, There is no evidence that he has broken any laws. Mark Shields endorsementsbrokenlaw
