People often say that, in a democracy, decisions are made by a majority of the people. Of course, that is not true. Decisions are made by a majority of those who make themselves heard and who vote – a very different thing. – Walter H. Judd

The politicians were talking themselves red, white and blue in the face. – Clare Boothe Luce

Politicians and diapers should be changed frequently and all for the same reason. – José Maria de Eça de Queiroz, translated from Portuguese