Dan Quayle Quotes

Former Vice President of the United States

Dan Quayle is a former Vice President of the United States, born on February 4, 1947. He is known for his unique personality and policy stances during his political career.

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“The two-party system has served America very well. We always have political movements one way or another but the evolution of a lasting third party probably will not happen.”

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“Pakistan always seems to have a lot of political complexities and political challenges. But Pakistan is important for a number of reasons. Primarily, it is a nuclear power. And if, in fact, al Qaeda and Taliban, which are in Pakistan and causing a lot of tragedies and deaths in Pakistan - if they would ever somehow have real influence and control of that government, then we [world] really have a problem.”

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“The world is beset by challenges including the ongoing danger of international terrorism, and the significant political and economic threats posed by factors such as the high levels of corporate and sovereign debt and persistent unemployment.”

“I love California, I practically grew up in Phoenix.”

“I believe we are on an irreversible trend toward more freedom and democracy - but that could change.”

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“It's wonderful to be here in the great state of Chicago.”

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“I have made good judgments in the past. I have made good judgments in the future.”

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“This President is going to lead us out of this recovery.”

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“The global importance of the Middle East is that it keeps the Far East and the Near East from encroaching on each other.”

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“One word sums up probably the responsibility of any vice-president, and that one word is 'to be prepared'.”

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“I do have a political agenda. It's to have as few regulations as possible.”

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“We are ready for any unforeseen event that may or may not occur.”

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“We have a firm commitment to NATO, we are a part of NATO. We have a firm commitment to Europe. We are a part of Europe.”

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“The thing is, if you control the Senate meetings, you control the gavel. And the gavel is a very important instrument... an instrument of power. An instrument that establishes the agenda.”

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“If we don't succeed, we run the risk of failure.”

“We're going to have the best-educated American people in the world.”

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“I stand by all the misstatements that I've made”

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“People that are really very weird can get into sensitive positions and have a tremendous impact on history.”

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“I happen to be a Republican President... ah... the Vice President.”

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“We don't want to go back to tomorrow, we want to move forward.”

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“I had a good political career, and I have a good business career. I didn't get the brass ring. But I did very well.”

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About the Author

Born: February 4, 1947
Known for: Former Vice President of the United States
Quotes: 199

Books & Sources

The man who would be president: Dan QuayleRelated source material

Standing Firm: A Vice-presidential MemoirRelated source material

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