Bob Dole Quotes

Normal people don't just wake up in the morning and say I think it'd be a good idea to run for president of the United States.

One of the things about leadership is that you've got to show up. And if you want to be president of the United States you've got to make a case to the American people that Barack Obama needs to be dismissed from his position.

I know I can serve Hawaii and our country well in the U.S. Senate, know we can mount a solid statewide campaign, know we have a good chance of prevailing.

If you are prepared to run for public office, you also have to be willing to accept a debate about you.

In my heart, I'm confident I could make a good president.

I've never sought elected office since I was a senior class president in high school.

Every member of my family knows that running for office is a personal decision.

There are three opportunities that you have during a general election campaign where you can substantially move the needle of public opinion. One, is your convention speech; two, are the base; three, is the selection of your vice president.

I always wanted to become president! When I was a kid, I was obsessed with politics.

I would love to be able to serve in office in some capacity with Romney as president.

The next phase is to 2016, and yes, I want to be First Minister because I believe I have the life experience, and I've got a commitment to change.

Well, I decided earlier this year that I would run for president, and obviously I needed something to run on.

My firm belief is that people who aspire to public service should have the best advice up front, as they decide whether to run and the people decide whether to support them.

You don't run for public office unless you have a specific vision. You are driven by ideas and a vision.

I'd like to run for office someday, but I'm afraid my ability to spell might give me an unfair advantage.

You would make the best governor but not the best candidate.

Every senator I know would like to be President. The question is do they want to run to be President.

I don't think people realize how life-altering running for president is.

The most important questions for anybody thinking of running for president are not 'Will you run and can you win?' There is, 'What is your vision for America? And can you lead us there?'

My approach to running for office has always been driven by where can I do the most good and where are my skills best applied.

I didn't think I was ever going to run for office.

No sane person would run for president, right?

I'd like to run for president. Or Prime Minister. I think I could do a better job.

I was embarrassed when I went and told my parents that I was thinking about running for public office.

You don't run for the presidency out of nostalgia.