Presidential Privileges Quotes

Being president does seem a lot more stressful than being vice president.

But there are advantages to being elected President. The day after I was elected, I had my high school grades classified Top Secret.

I have to say that flying on Air Force One sort of spoils you for coach on a regular airline.

I really loved living in the White House, but I don't miss it at all.

It is a national disgrace that after having occupied the highest position in the country, that our presidents should be cast adrift, and perhaps be compelled to keep a corner grocery for substance.

We have entered the era of the “imperial” former presidency with lavish libraries, special staffs and benefits, around-the-clock Secret Service protection for life and other badges of privilege.

In the current [Carter] administration, who can use the White House swimming pool and tennis courts is decided at the very highest level. President Ford did not bother himself with such minor details. He let me swim in the pool. He only got upset when I tried to walk across the water.

When you get to be President, there are all those things, the honors, the twenty-one gun salutes, all those things. You have to remember it isn't for you. It's for the Presidency.

As far as being in dangerous situations around the world is concerned, I always have a Secret Service detail with me as one of the privileges of a former President.