Politics Quotes - Page 75

The ability of a country to wage war is not an accurate measure of its strengths, but of its fears.

One of the biggest differences between liberalism and conservativism these days, is that conservativism isn't what conservativism should be, and liberalism is what liberalism ought not to be.

If a person, in a position of authority, wants someone to believe a lie, usually all they have to do is tell it to them. If they want someone to believe a ridiculous lie, all they have to do is tell it to them enough.

The mere fact that so many who espouse such far-right views and beliefs still exist in this society is incarnate proof that Darwin's theories apply solely to biological processes and not to processes of the spirit.

A newborn has more skills than does a politician. The infant babbles, burbles, cuddles, coos; the politician just babbles.

I hate the fact that he's doing that, but the fact is that, you know what, that's a human being, though. He let his guard down one day to me, a friend.

He wants Obama to do one thing, call him ... He said, if you can, Dennis, I don't want to do war. I don't want to do war. He said that to me.

He loves power. He loves control because others, you know, dad and stuff like that, but he's just a great guy. He's just a great guy.

But the biggest fake of the year, Paul Begala's last smile

She has all the qualities of leadership, except followers.

There is a cannibalism that's loose in our society in which public figures such as the Clintons could try to come into this town and do something good for this country and then they get hammered away even though they're trying to do the right thing.

The most valuable function performed by the federal government is entertainment.

Have you forgotten when those towers fell, we had neighbors still inside. And you say we shouldn't worry about Bin Laden, have you forgotten?

Employee participation programs and employee ownership are important efforts to deal with powerlessness at work.

I shall oppose all slavery extension and all increase of slave representation in all places, at all times, under all circumstances, even against all inducements, against all supposed limitations of great interests, against all combinations, against all compromises.

Standing, standing, standing - why do I have to stand all the time? That is the main characteristic of social Washington.

Why wouldn't an enhanced deterrent, a more stable peace, a better prospect to denying the ones who enter conflict in the first place to have a reduction of offensive systems and an introduction to defensive capability. I believe that is the route this country will eventually go.

Sam, had a great time this weekend but the golf was lousey.

Okay, I won't open it until then

I don't have to experience tragedy to understand it.

The US has a vital interest in that area of the country.

It's a very valuable function and requirement that you're performing, so have a great day and keep a stiff upper lip.

I want to show you an optimistic sign that things are beginning to turn around.

I can identify with steelworkers. I can identify with workers that have had a difficult time.

Public Speaking is very easy.