“An eminent American is reported to have said to friends who wished to put him forward, 'Gentlemen, let there be no mistake. I should make a good president, but a very bad candidate.” ShouldSaidPresidentMistakeGentlemanCandidates Book:The American Commonwealth: Vol. 1: The National Government Source: The American Commonwealth: Vol. 1: The National Government
“Representative William McK. Springer, remarks in the House, quoting Henry Clay: As for me, I would rather be right than be President. Reed: Well, the gentleman will never be either.” WellsHousePresidentGentlemanRepresentativesClayRemarksReedsQuoting Author:Bill Vaughan
“Constitutionally, gentlemen, you have the president, the vice president and the secretary of state, in that order, and should the president decide he wants to transfer the helm to the vice president, he will do so. As for now, I'm in control here, in the White House.” IfsWantShouldStatesOrderCoursesHousePresidentWhiteReturnVicesChecksGentlemanWhite HouseSecretaryTransfersVice PresidentHelmPending Author:Alexander Haig
“I intend to make America strong again. I'm going to be the champion of the middle class, where I came from. If you make me your president, our best days are ahead. I'm ready to be commander-in-chief, ladies and gentlemen, on day one. I intend to win a war that we cannot afford to lose.” IfsWarAmericaWinningStrongPresidentLosesClassMiddleReadyChiefsChampionGentlemanMiddle ClassCommandersCommander In ChiefLadies And Gentlemen Author:Lindsey Graham