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