40 Quotes by Jim Murphy

Issues like public safety and economic development are important to me and ones I have had some success on here in this community for some time. When you send someone to Austin, you want to send someone who has done these things and knows how they work.

At first glance, it's a concern. You're adding another element in the mix, and this is going to be a year-long promotion. By definition, the FedEx Cup will be raised in visibility. In doing that, will it move the World Golf Championships down a notch, or interfere with the ambition to be the next layer behind the majors?

The bill was as clear as your finger ? a tan color.

It's, by far, the nicest stadium down here. It's great.

I've written fiction... but the nonfiction has always received the most attention.

It's reflective of where the country is. There are millions of people who are very deeply engaged in the political process. They know that media coverage can shape that, and they want to make sure their side wins, so they beat up anybody they perceive to be leaning the wrong way even if there is no lean.

I'm packed. I can't even find a snow blower.

I don't think many of us face the same sort of physical adventures our ancestors did, at least not on a daily basis.

This is like saying you cannot cut down a tree but you are free to poison its roots.