20 Quotes & Sayings By Dan Quayle

Dan Quayle is an American politician who was the 41st Vice President of the United States from 1989 to 1993 under George H. W. Bush. He previously served as a U.S Read more

Senator from Arizona from 1981 to 1987 and also a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 1977 to 1981. Quayle's political career began with a successful run for the United States House of Representatives in 1974, where he was elected as one of the youngest members of the House at age 31.

In 1988, he was elected Vice President by both houses of Congress, becoming the first vice president elected on the Republican ticket in 40 years, and the youngest vice president in history at age 46. Quayle was known for his far-right conservatism, particularly his opposition to abortion and gun control legislation, and his strict adherence to "family values".

I was recently on a tour of Latin America, and...
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I was recently on a tour of Latin America, and the only regret I have was that I didn't study Latin harder in school so I could converse with those people. Dan Quayle
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Bobby Knight told me this: 'There is nothing that a good defense cannot beat a better offense.' In other words a good offense wins. Dan Quayle
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I deserve respect for the things I did not do. Dan Quayle
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If we don't succeed we run the risk of failure. Dan Quayle
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I love California, I practically grew up in Phoenix. Dan Quayle
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For NASA, space is still a high priority. Dan Quayle
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Space is almost infinite. As a matter of fact, we think it is infinite. Dan Quayle
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I have a very good family. I'm very fortunate to have a very good family. I believe very strongly in the family. It's one of the things we have in our platform, is to talk about it. Dan Quayle
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We will invest in our people, quality education, job opportunity, family, neighborhood, and yes, a thing we call America. Dan Quayle
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It's time for the human race to enter the solar system. Dan Quayle
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I have made good judgments in the past. I have made good judgments in the future. Dan Quayle
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People that are really very weird can get into sensitive positions and have a tremendous impact on history. Dan Quayle
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It's a very good historical book about history. Dan Quayle
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The other day the President said, I know you've had some rough times, and I want to do something that will show the nation what faith that I have in you, in your maturity and sense of responsibility. He paused, then said, would you like a puppy? Dan Quayle
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I do have a political agenda. It's to have as few regulations as possible. Dan Quayle
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Bank failures are caused by depositors who don't deposit enough money to cover losses due to mismanagement. Dan Quayle
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I spend a great deal of time with the President. We have a very close, personal, loyal relationship. I'm not, as they say, a potted plant in these meetings. Dan Quayle
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I believe we are on an irreversible trend toward more freedom and democracy - but that could change. Dan Quayle
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It's a question of whether we're going to go forward into the future, or past to the back. Dan Quayle