When I was quite young, I put my trust in God–not government; and I never get the two confused.
BOB DOLEI 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.
More Bob Dole Quotes
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I will seek the presidency with nothing to fall back on but the judgment of the people, and nowhere to go but the White House or home.
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At my age you find yourself looking back from time to time and you begin to appreciate some of the things that happened to you.
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If there is one clear lesson of our century, it is this: where aggression is tolerated, it multiplies.
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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.
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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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Life is very important to Americans.
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If we added up the killed and wounded from the Democrat wars in this country, it would be about 1.6 million Americans.
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When these political action committees give money, they expect something in return other than good government.
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The horizon is out there somewhere and you keep chasing it, looking for it and working for it.
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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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If something happened along the route and you had to leave your children with Bob Dole or Bill Clinton, I think you would probably leave them with Bob Dole.
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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.
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All you need to know is this. You can never go wrong by voting for a bill that fails, or against a bill that passes.
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Political advice is a bit like your average Christmas fruitcake: something everyone gives and no one wants.
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I had a dream that I would be here this week, receiving something from the president, but I thought it would be the front door key.
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