25 Meaningful Quotes By Bob Dole That Also Reflect His Wit And Deadpan Humor

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

  

If you're hanging around with nothing to do and the zoo is closed, come over to the Senate. You'll get the same kind of feeling and you won't have to pay.

  

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.

  

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.

  

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.

  

I don't know how many people run for vice president and president and lose both.

  

I've never known a lot of rich people. It's not my bag.

Never

  

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

Like

  

Things are going to get better. Be optimistic.

  

I'm not a Gingrich fan. He's just difficult to work with. It's either Newt's way or the highway.

  

Life is very important to Americans.

Life

  

Think I'll win. Could be big.

Think

  

We're trying to get good pictures. Don't worry very much about what I say.

Trying

  

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

  

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

  

We'll all be riding that streetcar of desire.

  

As long as there are only 3 to 4 people on the floor, the country is in good hands. It's only when you have 50 to 60 in the Senate that you want to be concerned.

  

I just consider myself a Republican, none of this hyphenated stuff. I was a mainstream conservative Republican, and most people are in that category.

  

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

  

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.

  

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.

Think

  

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

  

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

  

Something is wrong with America. I wonder sometimes what people are thinking about or if they're thinking at all.

  

You feel a little older in the morning. By noon I feel about 55.