Bob Dole quotes

Bob Dole was an American politician and lawyer, widely known for his long service in the U.S. Senate. A decorated World War II veteran, Dole became the Republican nominee for President in 1996. He is remembered for his dedication to public service and advocacy for veterans' rights. Here are 30 of his quotes:

Something is wrong with America. I wonder sometimes what people are thinking about or if they're thinking at all. (Bob Dole)

As long as there are only 3 to 4 people on the floor, the country is in good hands. It's only when you have 50 to 60 in the Senate that you want to be concerned.

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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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If we had known we were going to win control of the Senate, we'd have run better candidates.

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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.

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At least she's the president of something, which is more than I can say.

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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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I don't like to second-guess, but I do believe we've lost something. I can't get my hand on it, but we're just not quite where we should be, as the greatest democracy in the world. And I don't know how you correct it, but I keep hoping that there will be a change in my lifetime.

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You feel a little older in the morning. By noon I feel about 55.

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The internet is a great way to get on the net.

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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 Dole)

Things are going to get better. Be optimistic.

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I once called Carter a chicken fried McGovern and I take that back because I've come to respect McGovern.

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I, Robert Joseph Dole, do solemnly swear... Sorry. Wrong speech.

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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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Our intent will not be to create gridlock. Oh, except maybe from time to time.

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I've thought about it, not a lot, but I thought my relationship with Congress - the Democrats and Republicans - would help me get some things done. Not everything, but at least they'd be willing to try.

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I've never known a lot of rich people. It's not my bag.

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You know, a better man for a better America. That's sort of our slogan.

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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. (Bob Dole)

I don't know how many people run for vice president and president and lose both.

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I'm not a Gingrich fan. He's just difficult to work with. It's either Newt's way or the highway.

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It's going to be hard for someone like me to run for president.

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Think I'll win. Could be big.

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Occupation: American Politician
Born: July 22, 1923
Died: December 5, 2021
Quotes count: 30
Wikipedia: Bob Dole

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