Erskine Bowles Quotes

John Edwards makes us all proud to be Americans, and those of us from North Carolina are even more proud to claim him, for he represents the best that we can offer America at a time when strong, positive leadership is needed.

People's analysis of why to vote with me had to do with how they felt I could handle my family.

From what we've heard about George W., he has a lot issues that he wants to run on. They're positive. They're good. He thinks he's got a good vision for America.

I think people are looking for a president who has views and who sticks to those views. So, I think Governor Romney, Governor Perry, Governor Huntsman are all terrific candidates. I think we got a chance to elect a real, executive leader.

When my father announced his campaign for president on Oct. 3, 1991, I had already cast my vote in favor of his candidacy.

If you [as a Presidential candidate] identify a problem, you are going to be expected to have a solution.

Those who know Governor Roosevelt [TR] must believe that he is much better fitted for the Presidency than is Mr. McKinley.

This election is not about ideology. It's about competence.

When a president was elected with foreign policy experience, it was usually less about his foreign policy experience than other things.

You have to give people a reason to believe that, under your leadership, America will be better. Rick Santorum has done that.

It turns out that all of the things I was looking for in a governor, Trump has even more. He has been vetted by the media; he has been attacked by the media his entire life and is perfectly comfortable in front of a gaggle of microphones.

I'm not going to sell Donald Trump short. I think the American people saw something in him.

I just want to say that I want to endorse Tan Jee Say for President because I think he really has what it takes.

[Campaign] Promises forecast governance.

There are certain elections where policy matters more than others….Personality without a platform will not cut it.

During a political campaign everyone is concerned with what a candidate will do on this or that question if he is elected except the candidate; he's too busy wondering what he'll do if he isn't elected

Must politicians only care about bringing home the bacon so that they can get re-elected.

I can say with confidence there has never been a man or a woman - not me, not Bill, nobody - more qualified than Hillary Clinton to serve as president of the United States of America.

I felt completely ready to become prime minister. I came to office better equipped, in terms of knowledge of economics and of the Australian economy, than anyone before me, or since, I would say.

Rare is the election campaign that truly hinges on a single issue.

I have decided to endorse Governor John Kasich for president because he is a leader who has a proven record of delivering results. John turned Ohio around at a tough time, and I believe he can do the same for our country.

Labour's support in Scotland depends on their ability to be electable. If they are divided and unelectable, what's the point?

For me, there's nothing more important than serving my constituents and winning the House.

Nikki Haley is a proven leader. And that is what she should be judged on.

I am definitely a Hillary, a Secretary Clinton supporter. I think that she's got the experience and the leadership capabilities to be the next president - and most importantly, her understanding of domestic and foreign policy and social issues.