Bob Dole on disability
Bob Dole25 quotes“Having a disability changes your whole life, not just your attitude.”
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I think the voters believe that when you become president of the United States, you have a higher obligation and a higher standard than anybody in the world. And if you violate that standard, they’re going to remember it on election day.
Bob DoleBob Dole President Obama came to visit me in the hospital. He said, ‘I wish you were still in the Senate; I need your help.’ I’m not certain I can help on everything. Maybe some things.
Bob DoleBob Dole When these political action committees give money, they expect something in return other than good government.
Bob DoleBob Dole There they are. See no evil, hear no evil, and…evil.
Bob DoleBob Dole I lost in ’96, in case the word hadn’t trickled out, and so I made a few commercials.
Bob DoleBob Dole Elizabeth’s back at the Red Cross, and I’m walking the dog.
Bob DoleBob Dole I don’t know how many people run for vice president and president and lose both.
Bob DoleBob Dole The difference between possible and impossible is hard work and commitment.
Bob DoleBob Dole No more verbally incomprehensible no more devoid of the vision thing and no more the cautious pragmatist proudly displaying the virtues of tradition and the advantages of biological seniority.
Bob DoleBob Dole I think it’s OK to talk about your military service, but there’s a fine line between, you know, too much and just about right.
Bob DoleBob Dole Yet when the blood of the sons of immigrants and the grandsons of slaves fell on foreign fields, it was American blood.
Bob DoleBob Dole This is not a coincidence. This is not a coincidence. And with all due respect, I am here to tell you it does not take a village to raise a child. It takes a family to raise a child.
Bob DoleBob Dole For the past four decades the world behind the Iron Curtain … looked to Americans for hope, and America looked to you to get the job done. Today, the free world says thank you.
Bob DoleBob Dole If you’re hanging around with nothing to do and the zoo is closed, come over to the Senate. You’ll get the same kind of feeling and you won’t have to pay.
Bob DoleBob Dole If Lincoln had an affair with a slave woman, it would be an outrage, but when Clinton does it with one of his staff, everyone is okay with it.
Bob DoleBob Dole Life is very important to Americans.
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Don’t compare her to sunshine and roses when she’s clearly orchids and moonlight.
Melody LeeMelody Lee Oh moonlight, continue to shine on me. As you light up the sky, maybe some peace will come to me.
ShamaShama Stop counting the reasons why they should be loved and start counting the many reasons why you are the one who is worth loving.
Ayaka HaseAyaka Hase Sure, there are oceans and seas and magnificent things – but none of them are you.
L.T. PhoenixL.T. Phoenix I wish you the wildest of dreams.
Kate WestKate West The way you look at me, The way you make me feel whole, The way you make me feel safe, thats poetry to me.
Barbara GianquittoBarbara Gianquitto You cannot leave and have me too I cannot exist in two places at once-when you ask if we can still be friends.
Rupi KaurRupi Kaur Live to be happy not to impress.
Hayley EvansHayley Evans
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The only true disability is a crushed spirit
Aimee MullinsAimee Mullins Truthfully, the only real and consistent disability I’ve had to confront is the world ever thinking that I could be described by those definitions.
Aimee MullinsAimee Mullins For every disability you have, you are blessed with more than enough abilities to overcome your challenges.
Nick VujicicNick Vujicic Often people ask how I manage to be happy despite having no arms and no legs. The quick answer is that I have a choice. I can be angry about not having limbs, or I can be thankful that I have a purpose. I chose gratitude.
Nick VujicicNick Vujicic Pain is Pain. Broken is Broken. FEAR is the Biggest Disability of all. And will PARALYZE you More Than Being in a Wheelchair.
Nick VujicicNick Vujicic Fear is a bigger disability than having no arms and no legs.
Nick VujicicNick Vujicic I know that there’ll be a continuation of making the world more accessible for people with disabilities.
Stevie WonderStevie Wonder Handicaps are really to be used another way to benefit yourself and others.
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