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 - 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 - 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.

The future will be better tomorrow.

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.

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.

It is wonderful to be here in the great state of Chicago.

Republicans understand the importance of bondage between a mother and child.
Dan Quayle - to reporters in 10/88
Public speaking is very easy.
Dan Quayle - 9/22/90
We are ready for any unforeseen event that may or may not occur.

People that are really very weird can get into sensitive positions and have a tremendous impact on history.
Dan Quayle - beginning a speech at an Apollo 11 anniversary celebration
My fellow astronauts...
Dan Quayle - 9/18/90
Quite frankly, teachers are the only profession that teach our children.
Dan Quayle - 9/5/90
For NASA, space is still a high priority.
Dan Quayle - 09/88
People that are really weird can get into sensitive positions and have a tremendous impact on history.
Dan Quayle - 5/20/92 (reported in Esquire, 8/92)
Illegitimacy is something we should talk about in terms of not having it.

I love California, I practically grew up in Phoenix.
Dan Quayle - 11/30/88
Verbosity leads to unclear, inarticulate things.
Dan Quayle - 8/18/92
Murphy Brown is doing better than I am. At least she knows she still has a job next year.

The American people would not want to know of any misquotes that Dan Quayle may or may not make.

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.

I have made good judgements in the Past. I have made good judgements in the Future.

I am not part of the problem. I am a Republican.
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