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Bob Dole, an American politician, was born on July 22, 1923. He has been active in the American political scene for decades, serving as a U.S. Senator and the Republican Party's presidential candidate. Dole is known for his steadfast principles and extensive political experience, which have had a profound impact on American politics.

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

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“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.”

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“I know there are California oranges and Florida oranges. When I'm in Florida, I like Florida oranges. Today, I think California oranges are the best, of course.”

Thinking Knows Today Courses California Florida Orange

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“What we dedicate today is not a memorial to war, rather it's a tribute to the physical and moral courage that makes heroes out of farm and city boys and that inspires Americans in every generation to lay down their lives for people they will never meet, for ideals that make life itself worth living.”

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

Should Names Moral Deserve Shame Profit Confusion

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

Knows Men America Slogans Better Man

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“President Ronald Reagan on his 1980 opponent: "I had a dream the other night. I dreamed that Jimmy Carter came to me and asked why I wanted his job. I told him I didn't want his job. I want to be President."”

Want Dream Wanted Jobs Night President Opponents Jimmy Carter I Had A Dream President Ronald Reagan

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“In what might be a motto of those who sought the presidency and lost, Ted Kennedy once said, "Frankly, I don't mind not being President. I just mind that someone else is."”

Mind Said Might Lost President Losing Presidency Motto Ted Kennedy

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

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“The Brooklyn Dodgers had a no hitter last night.”

Lasts Night Last Night Brooklyn Dodgers

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

Way Difficult Fans Highways Newts

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“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.”

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“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.”

Knows Needs Government Failing Bills Voting

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“All the wisdom doesn’t reside in one party.”

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“One of my most often repeated quips was the one I made when former Presidents Carter, Ford and Nixon stood by each other at a White House event. 'There they are,' I said. 'See no evil, hear no evil, and . . . evil.'”

Made Said Evil House President White Events Former White House Carter Quip President Carter

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“You have won the Cold War. ... [Your] underappreciated valor [helped] topple the Berlin Wall, and bring down dictators the world over. ... For the past four decades the world behind the Iron Curtain ... looked to Americans for hope, and America looked to you to get the job done. Today, the free world says thank you.”

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“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."”

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“Political advice is a bit like your average Christmas fruitcake: something everyone gives and no one wants.”

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

People Ifs Thinking Sometimes America Wonder

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

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

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

Hard Running President Like Me

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“Things are going to get better. Be optimistic.”

Optimistic Get Better Being Optimistic

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

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“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.”

Trying Done Helping Willing Republican Democrat Congress Help Me Things Done Willing To Try

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“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.”

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Born: July 22, 1923
Known for: American Politician
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