The only difference I ever found between the Democratic leadership and the Republican leadership is that one of them is skinning you from the ankle up and the other, from the ear down.

I wonder why he shot me.

I'd rather violate every one of the damn conventions and see my bills passed, than sit back in my office, all nice and proper, and watch 'em die.

'Every man a king' - that's my slogan.

I can frighten or buy ninety-nine out of every one hundred men.

I would never rob your cradles to feed the dogs of war

A man is not a dictator when he is given a commission from the people and carries it out.