Christopher Buckley Quotes

With my natural communication abilities, I could probably gather a crowd even without the Spirit.

We looked up to our father. He still is much greater than us.

I admire President Obama's class and measure.

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

I don't think I have the demeanor to be a politician. I'm used to making decisions and to a certain extent being in charge.

It has always seemed to me that Barack Obama has studied intensely and learned a great deal from Lincoln.

I have been on the receiving end of many blessings in my life, few as great as having known George and Barbara Bush.

The capacity to persuade is an essential part of being a great leader.

Kennedy understood something that is not so obvious, and that is that words are more important than deeds. You can’t govern 300 million people—or 180 million when Kennedy was president—by doing things. You can only do it by rhetoric.

I don't identify with her, but I highly admire Eleanor Roosevelt.

Some people have come to admire Stephen Harper's style because he's standing at the top of the pyramid - that's not leadership to me.

We need someone who has the experience - and the demeanor - to be the president of the United States.

When I talk, people listen.

Cicero most reminds me of Harold Wilson. Both men knew how to keep the show on the road.

I mean, there was a portion, of course, that I think, when I look back now, that there was a portion of what attracted me must have been the awe of him being a powerful man in this environment, not to take away from who he is as a real person.

I respect my father as a father, but I also respect him as an honorable chairman.

Obama's a great speaker. Because of his speaking ability and his appearance, a lot of guys got on board. Being the first African American, a lot guys got on board.

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.'

The people I really most admire are Robert Kennedy and Franklin Roosevelt. If you know someone, it is very hard to revere them.

My grandfather is the greatest man I'll ever know.

Any politician is to a certain degree a mentor. They preach something.

The mark of a true politician is that he is never at a loss for words because he is always half-expecting to be asked to make a speech.

I've been a longtime admirer of Condoleezza Rice, because I like her articulateness and style - her toughness and rigor.

I think the President inspires tremendous affection and loyalty by a wide range of people.

Obama may be brilliant, but he's not a leader.