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01Undated

In 1977, when I became Speaker, I started meeting with TV reporters each morning when I arrived at work. Later in the morning, I would hold a news conference before the House opened. I always told the truth and almost never answered with 'no comment.'

Thomas P. O'Neill / quote

02Undated

All politics is local.

Thomas P. O'Neill / quote

03Undated

That's politics. After six o'clock, we can be friends, but before six, it's politics.

Thomas P. O'Neill / quote

04Undated

You better take advantage of the good cigars. You don't get much else in that job.

Thomas P. O'Neill / quote