Quotes by Pell, Claiborne




Claiborne de Borda Pell (born November 22, 1918) served as a Senator from Rhode Island from 1961-1997, making him Rhode Island's longest serving senator. He is a member of the Democratic Party. Born in New York City, he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in history from Princeton University in 1940, and a Master of Arts degree from Columbia University in 1946. While in Princeton he was a member of Colonial Club. He served in the United States Coast Guard and United States Coast Guard Reserve. From 1945 to 1952, Pell served in the State Department as a Foreign Service Officer in Czechoslovakia, Italy, and Washington, D.C...

"My opponent called me a cream puff. Well, I rushed out and got the baker's union to endorse me."

Pell, Claiborne on elections    Share


"The secret is to always let the other man have your way."

Pell, Claiborne on persuasion    Share

"People who leave Washington do so by way of the box... ballet or coffin."

Pell, Claiborne on politics    Share

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