Bob Livingston
1943
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Quotes
Biography
Bob Livingston is an American politician who served as a U.S. Representative for Louisiana from 1977 to 1999. He was the Chairman of the Appropriations Committee and one of the key figures in the Republican Party. Livingston is known for his conservative views and strong stance on fiscal matters. He gained national attention when he was set to become Speaker of the House in 1998, but decided to resign amidst controversies.
Famous Quotes (5)
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All politics is local.
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Power seems something that is on loan but does not really belong to you.
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Trust is not an option.
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I will always fight to keep government expenditure under control.
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Stereoptyping, generalizing and scapegoating are tools of what has been called "the dark art of politics."