"The strategy of being obstructionist can work or fail. So far it's worked for us."
- Senator Trent Lott Republican Minority Whip
"The strategy is to lay low and then blame them for not getting anything done."
- Representative Ray LaHood Republican, Illinois
"I am quite apologetic that we have not very successfully used the filibuster. I am a proud guardian of gridlock. I think gridlock is making a big comeback in the country. People are yearning for gridlock."
- Senator Mitch McConnell Republican Minority Leader Speech to the Heritage Foundation in 1994
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