One word sums up probably the responsibility of any vice-president, and that one word is 'to be prepared'.
Dan QuayleI just don't believe in the basic concept that someone should make their whole career in public service.
Dan QuayleThe 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.
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