How we cite our quotes: All quotations are from Blazing Saddles.
Quote #4
HEDLEY: Well, under the provisions of this bill we would snatch 200,000 acres of Indian territory, which we have deemed unsafe for their use at this time.
This bill might seem absolutely unjust and insane. But the sad truth is that this is exactly the sort of thing that historically allowed white settlers to sweep across America and kill all the Native Americans who stood in their way.
Quote #5
HEDLEY: Just one more bill for you to sign, sir. […] This is the bill that will convert the State Hospital for the Insane into the William J. Le Petomane Memorial Gambling Casino for the Insane.
In case we haven't realized yet how crooked and dumb the politicians in this movie are, Mel Brooks ups the ante by having them convert a mental hospital into a casino. Because what better way is there to treat the mentally ill than to give them a casino?
Quote #6
GOVERNOR: Gentlemen, this bill will be a giant step forward in the treatment of the insane gambler.
Governor Lepetomane supports the new casino idea with all his heart, saying that it'll be a big step forward in the treatment of insane gamblers. Of course, the only reason he's really supporting the thing is that his name will be on it. And there's nothing politicians usually love more than legacies.