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"When George Washington was elected president, there was no national vote."
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"George W. Bush is not only a great president; he was a great candidate."
"One of your tasks is to separate the "personal" from the "substantive." The two can become confused, especially if someone rubs the President wrong."
"When asked for your views, by the press or others, remember that what they really want to know is the President's views."
"Look for what's missing. Many advisors can tell a President how to improve what's proposed or what's gone amiss. Few are able to see what isn't there."
"I oppose the president's plan to privatize Social Security."
"If you see the President, tell him from me that whatever happens there will be no turning back."
"As far as my relationship with President Putin is concerned, it's fine."
"Sure, it is apparent that presidents are looking at polls, but they are also stepping up on issues. President Clinton stepped up on tobacco. He shaped the polls on the tobacco issue."
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"When it comes to making decisions, I will come down on the side of Nebraska every time. If I have to choose between the White House and the farmhouse, I choose the farmhouse."
"Let me be clear. I support the definition of marriage as a union between a man and a woman."
"What does it mean to be an American? While each of us may have our own specific answer to that question, we likely can agree on the basic principles of America: freedom, equal opportunity, and rights accompanied by responsibilities."
"We can take full comfort in realizing the continuing strength of our nation. America's lands remain radiantly rich with diversity, and freedom still reigns."
"The security of our nation depends on the men and women who are willing to sacrifice their safety, and possibly their lives, to protect the freedoms the rest of us enjoy."
"For many Americans, including many who are employed, going to the doctor when they fall ill or become injured may not be an option because of the absence of health insurance."
"We cannot erase what has been done. We can apologize for it. We can express our outrage. We can say to the American people and to the people of the world, this is not our way and we do not condone it, but we cannot change it and we cannot erase it."
"I certainly want campaign finance reform. I just wish this would do it in a way that would stand up to a constitutional challenge."
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