Phil Gramm

William Philip "Phil" Gramm (born July 8, 1942 in Fort Benning, Georgia) served as a Democratic Congressman (1978-1983), a Republican Congressman (1983-1984), and a Republican Senator from Texas (1985-2002).

Quotes

• "We're going to keep on building the party (the Texas GOP) until we're hunting Democrats with dogs." - As quoted in Mother Jones, August 1995
• "If you are willing to tackle the tough issues, you don?t need to worry about stepping on anyone?s toes; they will stand aside and shove you to the front.? - As quoted by former Gramm staffer Wayne A. Abernathy September 12, 2002, before the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.http://www.treas.gov/press/releases/po3417.htm
• "I did not come to Washington to be loved, and I have not been disappointed." As quoted in Roll Call, 2003. http://www.rollcall.com