Ronald Reagan Quotes

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

I was friends with President Ronald Reagan and he once said to me, 'I don't know how anybody can serve in public office without being an actor.'

Governor Blanco is like Packman without the looks.

George W. Bush will always do better than you expect.

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.

I'm doing a good job in Washington.

The president [Barack Obama] himself has said he thought part of his job was to remind the American people that being president and commander in chief is a serious responsibility.

I think we need politicians; we need people who want to serve.

I'm not one of the people who have to be in public office.

A President cannot always be popular.

All I wanted was to be involved in politics and government.

America is exceptional: but because it yields the likes of Obama, not the likes of Bush.

There's no way that I could be the president. You can't have a pacifist in the White House... I'm an actor. This is what I do for a living.

After thinking carefully about how I can best help my fellow Minnesotans, I have decided to not seek election for a different office in 2014. The warm encouragement from many people to run for U.S. senator or the governorship was deeply humbling.

Well, Warren Harding, I have got you the presidency. What are you going to do with it?

Like Indiana Jones, I don't like snakes - though that might lead some to ask why I'm in politics.

I'm an actor, I'm not a politician.

Don't get me wrong: I would love to be president.

When you're out of office, you can be a statesman.

In exchange for power, influence, command and a place in history, a president gives up the bulk of his privacy.

I never doubted that I would be a good mayor. I never did.

Say what you will about him Ed Koch is still the best show in town.

There are limits on what a president can achieve or do, but the expectations are so great.

It was a pleasure to meet President Obama and Michelle. I'm not a political person, but I admire what he has done.

Being a backbench MP is a bit of an anti-climax for a superhero.