It ain't enough to get the breaks. You gotta know how to use 'em.

Those of you who come in with me now will receive a big piece of the pie. Those of you who delay, and commit yourselves later, will receive a smaller piece of pie. Those of you who don't come in at all will receive - Good Government!

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

Corrupted by wealth and power, your government is like a restaurant with only one dish. They've got a set of Republican waiters on one side and a set of Democratic waiters on the other side. But no matter which set of waiters brings you the dish, the legislative grub is all prepared in the same Wall Street kitchen.

In a political fight, when you've got nothing in favour of your side, start a row in the opposition camp.

Sure we'll have Fascism here, but it will come as an anti-Fascism movement.

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.