Quote of the Day

Jefferson asks Washington about the creation of the Senate:

It is said that on his return from France Jefferson called Washington to account for having agreed to a second chamber.
“Of what use is the Senate?” he asked, as he stood before the fire with a cup of tea in his hand, pouring the tea into his saucer as he spoke.
“You have answered your own question,” replied Washington.
“What do you mean?”
“Why did you pour that tea into your saucer?!”
“To cool it,” quoth Jefferson.
“Even so,” said Washington, “the Senate is the saucer into which we pour legislation to cool.”

Chill out, people. By design the Senate is not supposed to reflect the passions of the people.

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