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It wasn't until after I was reelected in 1982 that I thought of myself as a long-term member of Congress.

~Barney Frank

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Pat Moynihan could write books with one hand and legislate with the other. I can't; I have a short attention span. The slightest distraction would take me away from writing.

~Barney Frank

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Most people who are activists and are concerned about issues get their information from sources which reinforce their opinions and give them the facts that they want to hear.

~Barney Frank

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I am not a great theologian. I know there is a theological concept called invincible ignorance in which a strong enough faith binds you to any facts to the contrary.

~Barney Frank

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I have been mislabeled as a big advocate of low-income home ownership over rental.

~Barney Frank

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Lawyers are very, very good at keeping you out of prison, but they will sacrifice your reputation and credibility to do so.

~Barney Frank

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For most of my life, I have eaten to deal with stress.

~Barney Frank

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And unless you think there is a serious chance you're going to jail, don't listen to your lawyer.

~Barney Frank

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In America, unlike England, unlike Israel, unlike Japan, other democracies, we have elections that have staggered terms.

~Barney Frank

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Well, I don't give it out very often, but I reject the notion that you have to be a practitioner to give good advice.

~Barney Frank

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Biography

Nationality: American

Type: Politician

Born: March 31st, 1940

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