Memorable Quotes and quotations from Dan QuayleDan Quayle US Republican politician (1947 - )Dan Quayle - 8/11/89 - Mars is essentially in the same orbit... Mars is somewhat the same distance from the Sun, which is very important. We have seen pictures where there are canals, we believe, and water. If there is water, that means there is oxygen. If oxygen, that means we can breathe. Dan Quayle - 4/11/91 (reported in Esquire, 8/92) - [The U.S. victory in Gulf war was] a stirring victory for the forces of aggression. Dan Quayle - 9/18/90 - Quite frankly, teachers are the only profession that teach our children. Dan Quayle - 9/22/90 - We are ready for any unforeseen event that may or may not occur. Dan Quayle - - A low voter turnout is an indication of fewer people going to the polls. Dan Quayle - 5/22/89 - I believe we are on an irreversible trend toward more freedom and democracy - but that could change. Dan Quayle - - We have a firm commitment to NATO, we are a *part* of NATO. We have a firm commitment to Europe. We are a *part* of Europe. Dan Quayle - to reporters in 10/88 - Public speaking is very easy. Dan Quayle - 5/20/92 (reported in Esquire, 8/92) - Illegitimacy is something we should talk about in terms of not having it. Dan Quayle - 8/18/92 - Murphy Brown is doing better than I am. At least she knows she still has a job next year. Dan Quayle - 09/88 - People that are really weird can get into sensitive positions and have a tremendous impact on history. Dan Quayle - - Welcome to President Bush, Mrs. Bush, and my fellow astronauts. Dan Quayle - remarks at Arlington National Cemetery - Make no mistake about it: Operation Desert Storm truly was a victory of good over evil, of freedom over tyranny, of peace over war. Dan Quayle - 11/30/88 - Verbosity leads to unclear, inarticulate things. Dan Quayle - - The American people would not want to know of any misquotes that Dan Quayle may or may not make. Dan Quayle - - I am not part of the problem. I am a Republican. Dan Quayle - - It is wonderful to be here in the great state of Chicago. Dan Quayle - 10/2/90 (reported in Esquire, 8/92) - Vietnam is a jungle. You had jungle warfare. Kuwait, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, you have sand. [There is no need to worry about a protracted war because] from a historical basis, Middle East conflicts do not last a long time. Dan Quayle - - The future will be better tomorrow. Dan Quayle - - Republicans understand the importance of bondage between a mother and child. Dan Quayle - 9/5/90 - For NASA, space is still a high priority. Dan Quayle - - I love California, I practically grew up in Phoenix. Dan Quayle - - People that are really very weird can get into sensitive positions and have a tremendous impact on history. Dan Quayle - - When I have been asked during these last weeks who caused the riots and the killing in L.A., my answer has been direct and simple: Who is to blame for the riots? The rioters are to blame. Who is to blame for the killings? The killers are to blame. Dan Quayle - - I have made good judgements in the Past. I have made good judgements in the Future. Dan Quayle - beginning a speech at an Apollo 11 anniversary celebration - My fellow astronauts... |
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