Quotes from Bob Dole

President Obama came to visit me in the hospital. He said, 'I wish you were still in the Senate; I need your help.' I'm not certain I can help on everything. Maybe some things.

Elizabeth's back at the red cross, and I'm walking the dog.

I really thought, with my background growing up, and my service, and all that, I thought it would be enough for the presidency. But... It sure was enough when I ran for Congress.

You know, a better man for a better America. That's sort of our slogan.

When these political action committees give money, they expect something in return other than good government.

There they are. See no evil, hear no evil, and...evil.

This is not politics... it's to protect the innocence of children.

All you need to know is this. You can never go wrong by voting for a bill that fails, or against a bill that passes.

A government that seizes control of the economy for the good of the people ends up seizing control of the people for the good of the economy

The internet is a great way to get on the net.

Barry Goldwater once said ruefully, and I know how he feels. "It's a great country, where anybody can grow up to be President . . . except me."

History buffs probably noted the reunion at a Washington party a few weeks ago of three ex-presidents: Carter, Ford and Nixon - See No Evil, Hear No Evil and Evil.

When it's all over, it's not who you were ... it's whether you made a difference.

At least she's the president of something, which is more than I can say.

It's going to be hard for someone like me to run for president.

I will seek the presidency with nothing to fall back on but the judgment of the people of the United States, and nowhere to go but the White House or home.

Those who cultivate moral confusion for profit should understand this: we will name their names and shame them as they deserve to be shamed.

Life is very important to Americans.

I've thought about it, not a lot, but I thought my relationship with Congress - the Democrats and Republicans - would help me get some things done. Not everything, but at least they'd be willing to try.

Having a disability changes your whole life, not just your attitude.

I think one of life's great milestones is when a person can look back and be almost as thankful for the setbacks as for the victories.

Our intent will not be to create gridlock. Oh, except maybe from time to time.

If something happened along the route and you had to leave your children with Bob Dole or Bill Clinton, I think you would probably leave them with Bob Dole.

At my age you find yourself looking back from time to time and you begin to appreciate some of the things that happened to you.