Harry S. Truman Quotes

The thought of being President frightens me and I do not think I want the job.

I think George W. Bush has a warm, engaging personality. But, you know, the presidency is more than just a popularity contest.

I don't care what you label me as long as you call me president.

When you're in the real world as President of the United States it doesn't go according to the script.

The word of the president is a national asset not to be trifled with.

I’m the commander, see, I don’t need to explain why I say things. That’s the interesting thing about being the President. Maybe somebody needs to explain to me why they say something, but I don’t feel like I owe anybody an explanation.

Ultimately the Presidency is about the President.

The people can never understand why the President does not use his powers to make them behave. Well all the president is, is a glorified public relations man who spends his time flattering, kissing, and kicking people to get them to do what they are supposed to do anyway.

Making choices is what the Presidency is about.

The president has to govern.

I don't particularly want to be in the White House.

The office of the presidency is what's important, no matter who's in it.

As soon as a regular guy like Bill Clinton becomes the president, he wears a mantle of greatness. He's the president.

To be president of America, you need tremendous stamina.

I'm the President and the Commander-in-Chief. Do it my way.

There aren't many strong or charismatic candidates today, because many people can't withstand the scrutiny.

I think JR would make a better President than the one we have now.

Do you realize the responsibility I carry? I'm the only person standing between Richard Nixon and the White House.

I think I should be a president. President of the United States.

I once told Nixon that the Presidency is like being a jackass caught in a hail storm. You've got to just stand there and take it.

Serving as President of the United States is a privilege that is afforded to few in our country.

There's no way you can win when you're the president; you've got to be the scapegoat for America's issues.

The purpose of a politician is to be a leader. A politician has to lead. Otherwise he's just a follower.

There is but one man to whom I am willing to entrust their future and that man's name is George Bush.

I'm the guy everybody wanted to live next door. They just didn't want me to be prime minister.