Walter Mondale quotes

Walter Mondale was an American politician and diplomat, best known for serving as Vice President of the United States under Jimmy Carter. His career included significant work in the Senate and as a champion of social justice issues. He remained an influential figure in the Democratic Party long after his time in office. Here are 9 of his quotes:

If you are sure you understand everything that is going on, you are hopelessly confused. (Walter Mondale)
There will be no veterans of World War III. View quote
Walter Mondale
Modern politics today requires a mastery of television. I've never really warmed up to television and, in fairness to television, it's never warmed up to me. View quote
Walter Mondale
Do you want to tear your life apart and get rid of everything you've known as a lifestyle? Like seeing your family? Being with your friends? A fishing trip? A hunting trip? A night's sleep? View quote
Walter Mondale
What do we want our kids to do? Sweep up around Japanese computers? View quote
Walter Mondale
I don't want to spend the next two years in Holiday Inns. View quote
Walter Mondale
I said I didn't want to spend most of my life in Holidays Inns, but I've checked and they've all been redecorated. They're marvelous places to stay and I've thought it over and that's where I'd like to be. View quote
Walter Mondale
In our system, at about 11:30 on election night, they just push you off the edge of the cliff-and that's it. You might scream on the way down, but you're going to hit the bottom, and you're not going to be in elective office. View quote
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[Running for President is] physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually the most demanding single undertaking I can envisage unless it's World War III. View quote
Walter Mondale

Walter Mondale

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Occupation: American President
Born: January 5, 1928
Died: April 19, 2021
Quotes count: 9
Wikipedia: Walter Mondale

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