There's no question that Stalin broke the agreements made at Yalta completely about elections that were supposed to be held immediately in Poland, and Eastern Europe was plunged into slavery as a consequence. Mark Shields agreementbreakcompletely share on social
In the 2004 presidential election, we saw a wonderful example of citizens making contributions. In fact, individual giving to both the Kerry and Bush campaigns was the highest in our nation's history. Mark Shields bushcampaigncitizen Change image and share on social
There is always strength in numbers. The more individuals or organizations that you can rally to your cause, the better. Mark Shields individualnumberorganization Change image and share on social
Iraq is in a civil war. There is no road in that country that is safe. Mark Shields civilcountryiraq Change image and share on social
The important thing to understand about legislators is that there are dozens of competing interests and issues that occupy them. They are stretched thin. Mark Shields competedozenimportant Change image and share on social
Everybody who served in John Kerry's boat under his command, save one, has stood with him. Mark Shields boatcommandjohn Change image and share on social
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 boltonbreakcommittee Change image and share on social
I think any advocate who is effective has fully acquainted himself or herself with the legislator they are going to meet. Know what committees they are on, what issues they are interested in, all in an effort to build a bridge for communicating with them. Mark Shields acquaintadvocatebridge share on social
When the size of the group supporting your cause reaches a critical mass, any legislator or elected official has to pay attention. Mark Shields attentioncriticalelect Change image and share on social
You can't have someone with a pinkie out there at the U.N. or any other place. Mark Shields pinkieplace Change image and share on social