The Democrats talked about putting people first. Well, they put people first unless you happen to be a spotted owl or a giant garter snake or some other endangered species and then that seems to have priority. Obviously, you take the bald eagle and things of that sort, of course you're going to make sure that they are saved and that they can live and you're going to take every precaution that you can. But others - we just need a little flexibility.

It's not just enough to change the president if we want to change America.

I happen to be a Republican President... ah... the Vice President.

[The US is] naked, absolutely nude, to attack [by the Soviets].

The other day the President said, I know you've had some rough times, and I want to do something that will show the nation what faith that I have in you, in your maturity and sense of responsibility. He paused, then said, would you like a puppy?

I just don't believe in the basic concept that someone should make their whole career in public service.

You have a part-time job and that's better to no job at all