What if lawmakers never spoke to their constituents? Oddly enough, that's exactly how corporate America operates. Shareholders vote for directors, but the directors rarely, if ever, communicate with them.

- Andrew Ross Sorkin

Our world has evolved and grown more technologically savvy. Lawmakers need to adjust to these changes.

- Dennis Hastert

Lawmakers zealously guard their prerogatives, and as much as some might oppose a minimum-wage increase, they will not want to see the issue taken out of their hands.

- Eric Schneiderman

As federal lawmakers, we have a responsibility to set a precedent for energy efficient practices.

- Greg Walden