History buffs probably noted the reunion at a Washington party a few weeks ago of three ex-presidents: Carter, Ford and Nixon – See No Evil, Hear No Evil and Evil.
BOB DOLEThe California proposition [Prop. 187] is one I would agree with. That’s the easiest way to put it.
More Bob Dole Quotes
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One of my most often repeated quips was the one I made when former Presidents Carter, Ford and Nixon stood by each other at a White House event. ‘There they are,’ I said. ‘See no evil, hear no evil, and . . . evil.’
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I mean, there’s always somebody in somebody’s administration who jumps out early, sells a book, and goes after the guy who hired him. I don’t know if that’s good. It may be good business; it’s not good politics.
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Things are going to get better. Be optimistic.
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I don’t know how many people run for vice president and president and lose both.
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You have won the Cold War. … [Your] underappreciated valor [helped] topple the Berlin Wall, and bring down dictators the world over. …
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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.
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Having been in Congress, you know that’s part of our responsibility the constituent has a problem, We’re supposed to write back and say, ‘Well I can’t do anything’ That’s not what they elect you for.
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We know smoking tobacco is not good for kids, but a lot of other things aren’t good. Drinking’s not good. Some would say milk’s not good.
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I’ve never known a lot of rich people. It’s not my bag.
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The wind doesn’t bother me. I’m in the US Senate.
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I know there are California oranges and Florida oranges. When I’m in Florida, I like Florida oranges. Today, I think California oranges are the best, of course.
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You feel a little older in the morning. By noon I feel about 55.
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Those who cultivate moral confusion for profit should understand this: we will name their names and shame them as they deserve to be shamed.
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Life is very important to Americans.
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When I was quite young, I put my trust in God–not government; and I never get the two confused.
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