John B. Anderson quotes

[My position] is not designed to win votes. It is designed to address itself to what I think is a problem of crisis proportions. I believe that when you are facing that kind of emergency, you have to be willing to prescribe some pretty tough action. I think the American people are ready for some straight answers... When you are confronted with a genuine emergency, then I think you have to look at the interest of the country first. (John B. Anderson)
The time has come to stop telling the American people only what they want them to hear, and start talking frankly about the sacrifices we must all make. View quote
John B. Anderson
I felt that I had made my mark on the pages of history and laid down some markers for others possibly to follow. View quote
John B. Anderson
After spending an adult life of unfulfilled dreams and promises, a man has to prove something to himself. View quote
John B. Anderson
After spending an adult life of unfulfilled dreams and promises, a man has to prove something to himself. Maybe I'm trying to sum it all up to convince myself that everything I've been doing makes sense. I guess, I just want to get it all off my chest before I close up the books. View quote
John B. Anderson

John B. Anderson

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Occupation: American Politician
Born: February 15, 1922
Died: December 3, 2017
Quotes count: 5
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