The Not-So-Secret History of Filibusters - New York Times

The Not-So-Secret History of Filibusters - New York Times

"I don't believe the American people will uphold any political party that puts political exploitation above national interest," the senator said. "Surely we Republicans aren't that desperate for victory. While it might be a fleeting victory for the Republican Party, it would be a more lasting defeat for the American people. Surely it would ultimately be suicide for the Republican Party and the two-party system that has protected our American liberties from the dictatorship of a one-party system." -- Senator Margaret Chase Smith of Maine.