“The challenge is to practice politics as the art of making what appears to be impossible, possible.”
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“When times are tough and people are frustrated and angry and hurting and uncertain, the politics of constant conflict may be good, but what is good politics does not necessarily work in the real world. What works in the real world is cooperation.”
“In the end, that's what this election is about. Do we participate in a politics of cynicism or a politics of hope?”
“To my great disappointment, it appears that the politics of division are making a big comeback. Many Americans share my disappointment - especially those who were filled with great hope a few years ago, when then-Senator Obama announced his candidacy in Springfield, Illinois.”
“We need leadership. We don't need a doubling down on the failed politics of the past.”
“Conservatism has had from its inception vigorously positive, intellectually rigorous agenda and thinking. That agenda should have in my three pillars: strengthen the economy, strengthen our security, and strengthen our families.”
“There is probably a perverse pride in my administration... that we were going to do the right thing, even if short-term it was unpopular. And I think anybody who's occupied this office has to remember that success is determined by an intersection in policy and politics and that you can't be neglecting of marketing and P.R. and public opinion.”
“Part of the reason that our politics seems so tough right now and facts and science and argument does not seem to be winning the day all the time is because we're hardwired not to always think clearly when we're scared. And the country's scared.”
“The country already has a leader who divides us with the bitter politics of envy. We have to offer an alternative vision.”
“I think that you can disagree with people and debate over their positions with issues without engaging in the politics of personal destruction.”
“In every country today, there is politics. It may be authoritarian politics, but there is politics.”
“I was in civil society long before I was ever in politics or my husband was ever even elected president.”
“And yet, there are still people in American politics who, for some reason, cling to this belief that America is better off adopting the economic policies of nations whose people who immigrate here from there.”
“Nobody likes, you know, the ugly parts of politics.”
“I don't really like labels in politics, but I will gladly accept the label of conservatism.”
“No. I probably do better not being in politics. They have too much control over you when you are in politics.”