“We're hoping for the best, but we need to prepare for the worst.”
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Famous Fred Thompson Quotes
“There's a lot more to competence than a law degree and a modicum of courtroom skill.”
“We also have to ask if we focusing on the most important priorities.”
“America needs a president who understands the nature of the world we live in.”
“Being a POW certainly doesn't qualify anyone to be president.”
“The problem is that agencies sometimes lose sight of common sense as they create regulations.”
“But if the Chinese mainland, the PRC, attacked Taiwan, we'd be obligated to come to their aid.”
“Hopefully, we can build bridges, but we also have to draw lines.”
“After two years in Washington, I often long for the realism and sincerity of Hollywood.”
“I know the pundits, they get big bucks for . . . pundating.”
“Sometimes you have to, as I say, build bridges where you can - but draw lines where you must.”
“I'd just say the flies get bigger in the summertime. I guess the flies are buzzing.”