[Hastert] has an ally there who knows how to win a battle in the minority. If you're there for him, he's there for you. |
[Republican officials were also surprised at the reference.] Ronald Reagan is an icon, ... He's viewed as a world leader and identified with the best of the Republican Party. Ronald Reagan was who he was, whatever the criticism, and Al Gore is exactly the opposite. |
Anybody who's ever been hunting has to shudder that this could happen to them. The fact of the matter is, the vice president just went through a painful thing that was even more painful for his friend. |
Both regard one another as highly competent and straight shooters. The relationship is one based on mutual respect and trust. |
Democrats are stinging over ergonomics, |
Democrats are stinging over ergonomics. |
He pulled himself up by his bootstraps and he went to work as a policy guy. |
He pulled himself up by his bootstraps and he went to work as a policy guy. I think in the end what happened was that he filled out a part of his résumé that was lacking. |
In the last three election cycles, this [national] component has been somewhat less important. What we're doing this time represents a significant shift back to having an aggressive ground game. |
John was always the smartest guy in the room. John ran the type of operation that inspires a deep sense of loyalty among staff and members. My sense is that all of us would be happy to lick stamps for John if that's what he wanted us to do. |
Kerry's foreign friends may prefer him as U.S. president, but the election is in the hands of the American people. |
Mr. Armey and Mr. Lott are longtime friends and allies, and they will always work hard together on the issues facing Congress, |
Mr. Armey and Mr. Lott are longtime friends and allies, and they will always work hard together on the issues facing Congress. |
Republicans are excited about the campaign ahead and know how serious and important this election is. We're gratified by the support we're receiving and look forward to a debate on the biggest issues facing this country -- fixing the economy and winning the war on terror. |
The rest of this is just an attack by the Democrats and jealousy, frankly, by the White House press room. |