QUOTABLES

Yesterday was a travel day, so I was unable to post Weekend Quotables. So today, it's just plain Quotables.

White House OMB Director Mick Mulvaney

Mick Mulvaney on after-school programs that feed kids

"The way we justified it was: these programs are going to help these kids do better in school and get better jobs. And we can’t prove that that’s happening.” -- Undark

James Comey

In his opening statement, Comey confirmed -- for the first time publicly -- that the FBI was investigating "the Russian government's efforts to interfere in the 2016 presidential election," an inquiry which includes "individuals associated with the Trump campaign and the Russian government and whether there was any coordination between the campaign and Russia's efforts." -- CNN

Author and journalist Masha Gessen

“The danger of having these two unhinged, power-hungry men at their respective nuclear buttons cannot be overestimated.” -- POLITICO

Rep Luis Gutierrez on being handcuffed at ICE's Chicago office

"It shows you what happens with a system that is run by bullies" #DNlive 

Donald Trump

 "You don’t understand, he can hear everything we’re saying! Obama can even hear my thoughts! I have to get it out!" -- The Onion