47 Quotes by Margaret Chase Smith

It is high time that we stopped thinking politically as Republicans and Democrats about elections and started thinking patriotically as Americans about national security based on individual freedom. It is high time that we all stopped being tools and victims of totalitarian techniques-techniques that, if continued here unchecked, will surely end what we have come to cherish as the American way of life.

Mr. President, I would like to speak briefly and simply about a serious national condition. It is a national feeling of fear and frustration that could result in national suicide and the end of everything that we Americans hold dear. It is a condition that comes from the lack of effective leadership either in the legislative branch or the executive branch of our government.

When people keep telling you that you can’t do a thing, you kind of like to try it.

I think that it is high time for the United States Senate and its members to do some real soul searching and to weigh our consciences as to the manner in which we are performing our duty to the people of America and the manner in which we are using or abusing our individual powers and privileges. I think that it is high time that we remembered that we have sworn to uphold and defend the Constitution.

Moral cowardice that keeps us from speaking our minds is as dangerous to this country as irresponsible talk. The right way is not always the popular and easy way. Standing for right when it is unpopular is a true test of moral character.

Public service must be more than doing a job efficiently and honestly. It must be a complete dedication to the people and to the nation.

Every human being is entitled to courtesy and consideration. Constructive criticism is not only to be expected but sought.

In real love you want the other person's good. In romantic love, you want the other person.

The right way is not always the popular and easy way. Standing for right when it is unpopular is a true test of moral character.