I have to struggle to change people's perceptions of me. I grew very frustrated with the perception that I'm this shy, retiring, inhibited aristocratic creature when I'm absolutely not like that at all. I think I'm much more outgoing and exuberant than my image.
“Now, so, if you want to blame someone for wasteful spending, the Republicans are in the majority.”
“'Referring the matter to a committee' can be a device for diluting authority, diffusing responsibility and delaying decisions.”