I have as much experience in the Congress as Jack Kennedy did when he sought the presidency.

It would be bad for the economy if we have another Jimmy Carter grain embargo, Jimmy, Jimmy Carter, Jimmy Carter grain embargo, Jimmy Carter grain embargo.

Congress should definitely consider decriminalizing possession of marijuana. We should concentrate on prosecuting the rapists and burglars who are a menace to society.

The question in life is not whether you get knocked down. You will. The question is, are you ready to get back up... And fight for what you believe in?

One word sums up probably the responsibility of any vice-president, and that one word is 'to be prepared'.

No, I had no problem communicating with Latin American heads of state - though now I do wish I had paid more attention to Latin when I was in high school.

A good debater can be a good communicator. You have to communicate when you're president of the United States, and communicate effectively with the American people, and with the world.