That's politics. After six o'clock, we can be friends, but before six, it's politics. -Thomas P. O'Neill Politics
I have a statement on the Social Security. A lot of people approaching that age have either already retired on pensions or have made irreversible plans to retire very soon... I consider it a breach of faith to renege on that promise. It is a rotten thing to do. -Thomas P. O'Neill Age
You better take advantage of the good cigars. You don't get much else in that job. -Thomas P. O'Neill Politics
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 Truth
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 Morning
