Everything seems asleep, and yet going on all the time. It is a goodly life that you lead, … - Kenneth Grahame

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Lobbyists have more offices in Washington than the President. You see, the President only tells Congress what they should do. Lobbyists tell'em what they will do.

Kenneth Grahame

Everything seems asleep, and yet going on all the time. It is a goodly life that you lead, friend; no doubt the best in the world, if only you are strong enough to lead it!

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