Charles W. Pickering

A healthy democracy requires a decent society; it requires that we are honorable, generous, tolerant and respectful. ↗

— Charles W. Pickering

#decent #democracy #generous #healthy #honorable

If a catastrophic event wipes out a large portion of House members, America needs to know this body, elected by the people, will be quickly and legally reconstituted and will continue to function. ↗

— Charles W. Pickering

#body #by the people #catastrophic #continue #elected

In addition to fines, violators of decency standards could be required to air public service announcements serving educational and informational needs of children. ↗

— Charles W. Pickering

#air #announcements #children #could #decency

Lawsuit abuse is a major contributor to the increased costs of healthcare, goods and services to consumers. ↗

— Charles W. Pickering

#abuse #consumers #contributor #costs #goods

Media corporations have a civic responsibility not only to prevent fraud and financial abuse, but also to not corrupt or degrade our culture. ↗

— Charles W. Pickering

#also #civic #corporations #corrupt #culture

The House is rooted in the principle of direct elections and is unique among all branches and bodies of the federal government as without exception, the people's voice. ↗

— Charles W. Pickering

#bodies #branches #direct #elections #exception

The public airwaves provide a chance to affirm we want to be a good, decent people; a good, decent nation. ↗

— Charles W. Pickering

#airwaves #chance #decent #decent people #good