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Joseph Gurney Cannon (May 7, 1836 – November 12, 1926) was an American politician from Illinois and leader of the Republican Party. Cannon served as Speaker of the United States House of Representatives from 1903 to 1911, and historians generally consider him to be the most dominant Speaker in United States history, with such control over the House that he could often control debate.

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Also known as: Joe Cannon

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In legislation we all do a lot of swapping tobacco across the lines.

It's a damned good thing to remember in politics to stick to your party and never attempt to buy the favor of your enemies at the expense of your friends.

The Post Office Department is like a great root spreading many feet under ground and nourishing the mighty oak. It is the tap root of civilization.

Nearly all legislation is the result of compromise.

In the last analysis sound judgment will prevail.

You can't make a silk purse out of a sow's ear, and you can't change human nature from intelligent self-interest into pure idealism—not in this life; and if you could, what would be left for paradise?

Not one cent for scenery.

The pendulum will swing back.

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Quotes and notes from Wikiquote: Joseph Gurney Cannon (page history), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.