The United States needs to be not so much loved as it needs to be respected. Sometimes, that requires us to take actions that generate controversy. I’m not at all sure that that’s what the Obama administration believes.
The Senator from Massachusetts has given us ample grounds to doubt the judgment and the attitude he brings to bear on vital issues of national security.
The only thing left that shows I was a heart patient is I have a scar down the middle of my chest where they went in three times to do open heart surgery. I have a brand new heart inside, and all the mechanical and electronic gear and so forth is all gone.
I think there’s no question but what the tail end of the Bush administration, Bush-Cheney administration, that we took steps specifically geared to try and free up the financial sector.
From kindergarten to graduation, I went to public schools, and I know that they are a key to being sure that every child has a chance to succeed and to rise in the world.
I’ve worked for four presidents and watched two others up close, and I know that there’s no such thing as a routine day in the Oval Office.
I’m not apologetic with respect to the policies of the Bush administration. I think we basically got it right.
I think I was able to survive five heart attacks because I never postponed going to the hospital when something didn’t feel right.
I don’t pay a lot of attention, frankly, to what Barack Obama says.
I do find that the mainstream media oftentimes is what I would consider off base or has a bias.
I did my 40 years in Washington, 40-plus, and it’s time to pause and reflect and think about what I’ve seen and done.
I can think of a lot of words to describe Senator Kerry’s position on Iraq; ‘consistent’ is not one of them.
Direct threats require decisive action.
Conservation may be a sign of personal virtue, but it is not a sufficient basis for a sound, comprehensive energy policy.
As I think about the future, I’m back where most people live their lives. Which is, death is not imminent, and that’s different.
We must be prepared to face our responsibilities and be willing to use force if necessary.
I think Barack Obama is a one-term President.
My own belief is that the way we grow the economy, create jobs, create wealth is in the private sector. The government doesn’t do that.
Like many Americans, I’ve always been intrigued by Bill Clinton. I obviously didn’t always agree with him – enjoyed running against his legacy in 2000, when Al Gore was his designated successor, but I don’t have anything negative I would say about Bill Clinton.
Except for the occasional heart attack, I never felt better.