As they see it.

"It's not just one side that puts in wacky bills."

--Virginia Delegate Scott A. Surovell (D) in a Washington Post article about how the General Assembly attracts stand-up comedians and political pundits with its quirky legislation.

"The problem isn't technology. It's how humans use the technology."

--Arizona Representative Jeff Dial (R) in the Arizona Republic, on his support of more drone research as well as limits to their use by law-enforcement officials without a search warrant.

"People have the right to live as they choose. They don't have the right to redefine marriage for all of us .... We are jeopardizing freedom, not expanding it."

--Illinois Senator Kyle McCarter (R) in the Chicago Tribune, opposing a Senate measure to legalize gay marriage.

"For the love of God, I feel like I'm sitting in 1865, where similar debates were created on why slavery should continue in this country."

--Illinois Senator Willie Delgado (D) in the Chicago Tribune, supporting a Senate measure to legalize gay marriage.

"There's the political piece as well. And yes, that political piece will be in play. As it should be."

--Florida Representative Michelle Rehwinkel Vasilinda (D) in the Miami Herald, about the Democrats' ability to deny Governor Rick Scott (R) his top legislative priority a...