Corrine's Quotes & Sayings

You're the one in control here. Be kind. — Corrine Jackson

Not only should we be giving Amtrak the money it needs to continue to provide services; we should be providing security money to upgrade their tracks and improve safety and security measures in the entire rail system. — Corrine Brown

I represent central Florida, which depends on tourists for its economic survival. We need people to be able to get to the State and enjoy it. — Corrine Brown

These days will be a shitty reminder of a time when we weren't the best versions of ourselves. — Corrine Jackson

Amanda learned a valuable lesson. Everything happens for a reason and in the end, you will be happy. — Corrine Annette Zahra

You're not one of those cranky old people who uses their age as an excuse to be a prick, are you? — Corrine Jackson

go inside after her inquiry. "What is the address on that order?" Corrine explained where her house was located. — Lorane Kaye

Have you ever heard of such a thing as a phone?" I snapped. "You could have called so we knew you weren't dead."
My anger bounced off him. "I see my diabolical plan has worked," he observed.
"What plan?" I asked with narrow eyes.
"Absence makes the heart grow fonder. Tone down the outpouring affection, Remington, or I might get the wrong idea and kiss you. — Corrine Jackson

You know, for most seniors Medicare is their only form of health care. — Corrine Brown

We are also ignoring and underfunding high speed rail which is one of the best ways to move citizens and improve congestion on our highways. — Corrine Brown

Marriage has historically been in the domain of the States to regulate. — Corrine Brown

annoyed her, she also knew her psychiatrist's sentiment was right. She sighed. It was beyond frustrating when things you didn't like were also your reality. "Where do you want the living room furniture?" one of the movers asked. She directed him inside and showed him the dining area off the kitchen that would serve as living and dining. If it weren't for Corrine's forcing her to a table most evenings, Shaye would have eaten every meal curled up on the couch in front of a television, and now — Jana Deleon

I do not support a constitutional amendment to prohibit gay marriage. — Corrine Brown

Discomfort moves in and takes over two inches of the space between us. — Corrine Jackson

Is bankrupting this great country the top priority of this administration? — Corrine Brown

As a Member of the CBC, I will fight tooth and nail to increase funding for programs, such as Ryan White, that were flat funded in the President's budget. — Corrine Brown

We are the Island of Misfit Toys, all broken or smashed in some way. — Corrine Jackson

You know, having been an election monitor in countries across the world, I can tell you that we would never certify another country's election if it had as many flaws in place as we had in Florida. — Corrine Brown

The changes in her are like music missing the refrain. The song's transformed, though what's left remains familiar. — Corrine Jackson

Trust me with your heart, Remy. — Corrine Jackson

I'm two hours late when I pull in to the driveway. It won't matter that I'm always on time. People never see how good you are. Fuck up once, and it's like you are wearing a neon sign. — Corrine Jackson

States get to improve transportation infrastructure; that creates economic development, puts people back to work and, most important, enhances safety and improves local communities. — Corrine Brown

Sometimes a moment defines you, defines how people see you for the rest of your life. You can accept it or fight it. If you're lucky, you'll recognize the moment when it happens. — Corrine Jackson

Gabe's face flashed into my mind, and I knew that Asher and Gabe had both been right about my feelings. Gabe would do anything to save me, even put his life at risk for mine. He would do all that for a girl who'd never kissed him, or been brave enough to take a chance on him. Suddenly, I regretted that immensely. — Corrine Jackson

All southern girls are raised to be nice and polite, can't be anything but, regardless of how meanspirited we might be deep down. The illusion of sweetness, that's all that counts. We don't have to be sincerely sweet, but by God we have to be good at faking it. Southern girls will stab you in the back, same as anyone else, but we'll give you a sugary smile while doing it. -Corrine, "Same Sweet Girls — Cassandra King

That's war, kid. You can hate the guy next to you, but he's always got your back. — Corrine Jackson

So here we are, just two months away from the election, with more and more examples that modern day Jim Crowe laws are alive and well in the state of Florida. — Corrine Brown

I've learned that things can always suck worse than they did five minutes ago. — Corrine Jackson

Once again, we see the Bush administration paying for its failed policies by cutting funds to vital public services and jeopardizing more American jobs. — Corrine Brown

If we are wondering why only 19 percent of the American people feel that the Congress is in tune with their priorities, the cuts in Amtrak is one blatant reason why. — Corrine Brown

The punishment should fit the crime and if a doctor or drug company does harm knowingly or negligently to a patient they should be compensated to make them whole. — Corrine Brown

One for sorrow, two for joy, three for a girl, four for a boy, five for silver, six for gold, seven for a secret never to be told. — Corrine Jackson

I heard you calling to me, love. I'm sorry it took me so long it get here. — Corrine Jackson

Yes"
Somehow, I wasn't surprised to hear his low voice. I opened my eyes, and Asher's fierce, unblinking stare held me captive. I couldn't think while trapped by the power of that intent look.
"Yes what?"
"Yes, you're worth dying for. — Corrine Jackson

We continue to subsidize highways and aviation, but when it comes to our passenger rail system, we refuse to provide the money Amtrak needs to survive. — Corrine Brown

This isn't about being a good friend.."
"No, you're right.. It's about family. You're my family, stupid. — Corrine Jackson

Forgive me," he said in a hard voice. "My heart is breaking over here. I'm doing the best I can. — Corrine Jackson

How can you possibly think I'd want you to sacrifice yourself to save me? As if there wasn't enough danger, now I have to worry you'll take a bullet for me."
My arms crossed as his anger ignited my own.
"As if, you jerk. You can take your own stupid bullet. — Corrine Jackson

I'm a ho. I'm a ho. The thought popped into my head before I'd even opened my eyes the next morning. It was the same thought I had when I tried to wear red lipstick. — Corrine Jackson

The truth is, some apologies never see the light of day. — Corrine Jackson

It's easier to hang out with the patients in the indoor garden, with its sunlight and picnic tables. Easier to forget that someone's ill when you're not surrounded by the antiseptic reek of hospital-issue debris. — Corrine Jackson

Don said, "By any chance did someone come in to confess while I was out, and just maybe you forgot to mention it?" Corrine said no one had. — Chet Williamson

This honor crap isn't for the weak. — Corrine Jackson

Veterans continue to get the short end of the stick when it comes to this administration. — Corrine Brown

Undoubtedly, there are numerous problems with the immigration system here in The United States. — Corrine Brown

I come from a district where the veterans are not the richest in the country. — Corrine Brown

Everyone takes the picture of the kid with the birthday cake on his face," he said once. "Wait for the unexpected. That's the magic. — Corrine Jackson

Dreams are made to be real not in the garbage bin. — Corrine Annette Zahra

It sounds so perfect. He's defending me because Carey would want him to. It's not about me. It never is, with these two boys. Blake lets me take the blame, and Carey uses me. — Corrine Jackson

Maybe if we both wish hard enough, I will become invisible, with watery veins and glass bones. My translucent heart will beat on but my father will not notice me. He sees only my mother in the spaces around him. — Corrine Jackson

Southern states in the confederacy were not ready to give up their fight to secede or give up their way of life, which was made possible in large part through the blood, sweat and tears of African slaves. — Corrine Brown

I think everybody knows that on November 7th more people voted for Al Gore than George Bush, a fact that has been documented time and time again. — Corrine Brown

Did I mention my first sight of the African coast? Something struck in me, in my soul, Celie, like a large bell, and I just vibrated. Corrine and Samuel felt the same. And we kneeled down right on deck and gave thanks to God for letting us see the land for which our mothers and fathers cried
and lived and died
to see again. — Alice Walker

Two guys and I love them both. Loyalty divides and subtracts me from both of them. — Corrine Jackson

This administration is cutting the programs that our Nation and its citizens need most, while dissolving the safety nets created to protect the elderly and less fortunate in this wealthy Nation. — Corrine Brown

The last time I'd felt safe had been with Gabe. — Corrine Jackson

Transportation funding is a win-win for everyone involved. — Corrine Brown

Today right here in America we have 50 million people without health insurance. — Corrine Brown

Without the funding Amtrak needs to keep operating, we will soon see people that rely on Amtrak to get them to work each day, waiting for a train that isn't coming. — Corrine Brown

A first edition of Peter Pan appeared gift-wrapped on my bed - Lucy admitted that Asher had drafted her to help deliver that present. — Corrine Jackson

I'm standing right in front of you and you can't even see me! -Quinn — Corrine Jackson

The Emancipation Proclamation, signed by President Abraham Lincoln, was put into effect on January 1, 1863, but news of the Proclamation and enforcement did not reach Texas until after the end of the Civil War almost two years later. — Corrine Brown

I wonder how much shame people can hold before they ignite. — Corrine Jackson

Gabe?"
Our eyes met in the rearview mirror. "Thank you. For getting us out of there."
Gabe laid a hand over his heart in a gesture that would have meant "You're welcome" or even "I love you. — Corrine Jackson

His laugh sands the rough edge inside me, and I smile. — Corrine Jackson

We talk later," he demands. "Or now, with everyone listening."
"Go to hell," I say. It worked before, but not this time.
His voice soft, he asks, "Aren't we already there, Q? — Corrine Jackson

It was odd that Gabe had noticed my habit when I hadn't.
"I notice everything about you," he said softly. — Corrine Jackson

Some words hit you like a tree branch slapping you in the face. And some words rip into your flesh, leaving scars so deep, they never completely fade. — Corrine Jackson