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 activistconcernfact Change image and share on social
The fact that they're a congressionally chartered group should no more incline people to give to that group than the fact that it's National Pickle Month should make them eat more pickles. Barney Frank chartercongressionallyeat Change image and share on social
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 attentionbookdistraction Change image and share on social
In this view, the role of the great majority of Americans is simply to buy the products produced, work happily for their wages, and leave all of the significant economic decisions to the capitalists. Barney Frank americanbuycapitalist Change image and share on social
And I think there is too much bloviating around from politicians. Barney Frank bloviatingpolitician Change image and share on social
I'm antisocial - there's no question about it. Barney Frank antisocialquestion Change image and share on social
I am very proud of the role I played in getting legal equality for people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender, and in helping get rid of the prejudice by being visible about it, helping to block the conviction of Bill Clinton of impeachment. Barney Frank billbisexualblock share on social
Let us not say that we will decide on a political basis at the national level that no State is competent to regulate the practice of medicine in that State if they decide to allow a doctor to prescribe marijuana, because that is what we are talking about. Barney Frank basiscompetentdecide share on social
I will tell you, I'm a lousy cook, but I think I'm a pretty good judge of a good meal. Barney Frank cookgoodjudge Change image and share on social
If people knew of ethics violations, they should have sent them to the Ethics Committee. If you think there was serious ethics violation that ought to be looked at, you don't hold it back for retaliatory purposes. Barney Frank backcommitteeethic share on social
