You can disagree, but it's a personal belittling attack which is beneath the dignity of the presidency.

Lobbying is the world's second - oldest profession.

Things are not as bad as they seem. They are worse.

He is racist, he's homophobic, he's xenophobic and he's a sexist. He's the perfect Republican candidate. [California Democratic Party chairman about Pat Buchanan.]

I think we ought to call (Republicans who sign the Norquist no tax pledge) exactly what they are - they are traitors and they don't deserve to hold elective office in this country.

The Justice Dept. is the new F.E.M.A.

Here is one of the first rules of politics: it's not enough that I do well; I must also destroy my enemy.

In politics there are no principles, just opportunities

The solidarity - now, you can't challenge [Donald Trump] until he gets there [White House], but let me tell you, we are united. We are going to do our job.

I do not speak for the White House correspondents association. I'm not a member.

I think Joe [Madison] is right. What we have to do is call him out on every one of these things and then maybe somebody will take the sweet machine away from him.

You are not honored for the fruit you pick, but for the trees you plant.

She knew all the indices to the idle lonely, never bought a small tube of toothpaste, never dropped a magazine in her shopping card.

I needed him like I needed air to breathe.

When we sat down on the couch again, you curled up against my side, like you used to when you were a tod

I got tired of the Ramones around the time I quit and I really got into rap. I thought it was the new punk rock. LL Cool J was my biggest idol.

I think we should worry about Social Security first and then tax cuts second.

I want to scare the hell out of the rest of the world.

If you're doing a big spectacle film, you've got to be mindful of large masses. Even then, you've got to be responsible only to your storytelling.

The parents have not only to train their children: it is of at least equal importance that they should train themselves.

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