The United States has become great because we, as a people, have been able to work together for great objectives even while differing about details.

The 'C' students run the world.

I remember when I first came to Washington. For the first six months you wonder how the hell you ever got here. For the next six months you wonder how the hell the rest of them ever got here.

I have little patience with people who take the Bill of Rights for granted. The Bill of Rights, contained in the first ten amendments to the Constitution, is every American's guarantee of freedom.

Carry the battle to them. Don't let them bring it to you. Put them on the defensive and don't ever apologize for anything.

An honest public servant can't become rich in politics. He can only attain greatness and satisfaction by service.

He was a great president in his first term; in his second term, he wasn't the same Grover Cleveland he was to begin with. ...Cleveland reestablished the presidency by being not only a chief executive but a leader.