Lincoln Chafee Quotations

President Obama knows that wars are not to be entered into lightly; he knows that overseas conflicts don't only do damage in the land in which they are fought, but in the land of those who fight them, as well.

In the executive branch, winning by a whisker is as good as winning in a landslide, but not so in the Senate.

In the world of diplomacy, some things are better left unsaid.

Reform of the medical liability system should be considered as part of a comprehensive response to surging medical malpractice premiums that endanger Americans' access to quality medical care.

America stood at the summit of power, emerging from the Cold War as an economic, cultural and military force without equal.

I remember my Republican Party as fiscally conservative, as caring about the environment.

Israelis can be proud of the vibrant democracy that they have created, and I know that many Rhode Islanders share my deep appreciation for the close friendship between our two nations.

The lack of fiscal responsibility is one of the main reasons I finally left my old Party.

I was born in 1953, so that's the Eisenhower administration.

A strong, educated middle class is what made America the greatest country in the world.

I had supported Governor George W. Bush over Senator John McCain in the 2000 Rhode Island presidential primary.

I worry about 10, 15, 20, 25 years down the road. Where are we going to be in this age of nuclear weapons, where there is no margin for error?

American education is still the wonder of the world, and we must open the schoolhouse doors, not close them.

Students of America, working families of America: President Obama will not turn his back on you.

As a former Republican, I represent a group of Americans who all too often have no one to speak for them. This group doesn't necessarily have a name. We've been called 'moderates,' but that term can be misleading.

On the issues that I care deeply about - the environment, Roe vs. Wade, the war in Iraq, with no weapons of mass destruction, the tax cuts that are now leading to deficits, I've got some deep issues with the president.

Well, usually when you talk about a mandate, you're talking about an overwhelming win. I don't think by any measurement the 2004 election was an overwhelming win.

Let me ask you: Should only children of the wealthy have access to quality early education? Should only children of the wealthy have access to a college degree? The answer - the only answer - is: no.

U.S. Sen. Lincoln Chafee said yesterday that, contrary to a statement from a campaign aide, he would refuse to vote for confirmation of any Supreme Court nominee who will not pledge to uphold the Roe v. Wade abortion-rights decision.

women?s reproductive freedom - what is the court going to do in some of the cases that are pending and are going to be heard this fall.

I don't approve of any new tax cuts until we can control our spending and address these deficits,

I campaigned against it because I think it's too high, ... We should take that money and invest it in some other worthy interests. There is no shortage of worthy programs.

central location and accessibility meets the community's needs and offers a viable alternative to the cost of renovating the older buildings. In the event that (the center) is vacated and becomes available, would you kindly inform my Providence office?

because of whom she is replacing. This is for Sandra Day O?Connor?s seat. O?Connor plotted a good balance on the court. There were a number of 5-4 votes with O?Connor in the majority.

I said I would support the process. If there is a $1.6 trillion tax cut in there I'm not going to vote for it.

I worry about 10, 15, 20, 25 years down the road, ... Where are we going to be in this age of nuclear weapons, where there is no margin for error.

You have to factor so many issues in -- qualifications, performance in the hearings, who they're replacing.

We really need cold, hard facts and honesty, ... The situation is tough over there.

We don't like taxes, ... But at the same time, we have to make sure we're doing responsible thing and not getting into tremendous deficits.

the Defense Department credit for allowing us to go under these circumstances so now we can come back to the American public and describe what we saw.

What I'm trying to figure (is) why these conservatives are pushing the bigger and bigger tax cuts when, traditionally, conservatives have been opposed to deficits,

This review could also help the Administration and Congress to assess whether additional regulations are needed in order to protect consumers against price manipulation,

to assure that there is full disclosure of every aspect of the refining and distribution process for wholesale fuel.

We want to get to the bottom of some of these, and possibly call Mr. Bolton back,

The private accounts are a separate matter that don't solve and aren't intended to solve the Social Security solvency issue.

Embryonic stem cells can be derived from in vitro fertilized (IVF) embryos that are developed in excess of those needed for the procedure used to enable infertile couples to have children.

It's a very tenuous security situation, ... I'd been there a year ago -- what a change.

It shows they have a history of building coalitions of community leaders,

If you gut the habitat, you're really gutting the act, ... This is a critical part of any recovery. Habitat is absolutely essential to any species.

I know he feels strongly about it, but there are others who feel strongly about certain tax issues,

I support civil unions between same-sex couples and believe that each state should be free to make its own decision on this issue.

By the virtue of its thoroughness, the local application was successful,

I don't really have a price tag. We should debate on how to use the surplus and not just rush to spend it,

I don't think that would get the votes needed over here.

I don't think any of us were really happy with the apologies.

I didn't meddle. If I did meddle there wouldn't be all this violence. All this horrible sexism in games.

Any political historian can give innumerable examples of one percenters who have gone on to success, maybe even Bill Clinton himself?

Certainly the Republican Party changed and I never changed, as I became an independent my values never changed whether it's on fiscal responsibility, environment or using government tools to help the less fortunate.

I do believe that 2016 is going to be a great year for Democrats... because we are right on the key issues.

Here is a bold embrace of internationalism. Let's join the rest of the world and go metric.

Anger's not a good emotion.

Trust is built with consistency.