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01Undated

When I feel the heat, I see the light.

Everett Dirksen / quote

02Undated

I am a man of principles, and my first principle is flexibility.

Everett Dirksen / quote

03Undated

The U.S. Senate - an old scow which doesn't move very fast but never sinks.

Everett Dirksen / quote

04Undated

Dirksen's Three Laws of Politics: 1. Get elected. 2. Get re-elected. 3. Don't get mad get even.

Everett Dirksen / quote

05Undated

When all is said and done, the real citadel of strength of any community is in the hearts and minds and desires of those who dwell there.

Everett Dirksen / quote

06Undated

There is no force so powerful as an idea whose time has come.

Everett Dirksen / quote

07Undated

A billion here, a billion there, and pretty soon you're talking about real money.

Everett Dirksen / quote