Sam Rayburn
Sam Rayburn
Samuel Taliaferro "Sam" Rayburnwas a Democratic lawmaker from Bonham, Texas, who served as the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives for 17 years, the longest tenure in U.S. history. He is one of six Speakers to serve more than one non-consecutive term, and the only Democrat to do so. Along with Henry Clay, he is one of only two to serve three different terms as Speaker. He is the longest-serving member ever of the United States House of Representatives...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionPolitician
Date of Birth6 January 1882
CountryUnited States of America
Any jackass can kick a barn down, but it takes a carpenter to build it.
It's been more disappointing than frustrating. To make sure I'm back in playing shape was one of my goals for the preseason, and being injured, I haven't been able to do that.
It?s not much different. It?s still the same personality. We?re still blue-collar guys. It?s just one less soldier out there.
It feels great (to play). Better than sitting at home watching it in my basement.
A jackass can kick a barn down, but it takes a carpenter to build one
Son, always tell the truth. Then you'll never have to remember what you said the last time.
Any jackass can kick down a barn, but it takes a good carpenter to build one.
Don't ever talk until you know what you are talking about.
There's no education in the second kick of a mule
I like power and I like to use it.
Poverty only tries men's souls. It is loneliness that breaks the heart.
When you get too big a majority, you're immediately in trouble.
A damn independent boy; independent as a hog on ice.
Too many critics mistake the deliberations of the Congress for its decisions.