Elizabeth Dole Quotations

We believe in the dignity of every life, the possibility of every mind, the divinity of every soul. This is our true North.

The very idea of freedom incites fear in the hearts of terrorists across the world.

Let me be clear, Mr. President, mistakes have been made in Iraq. And this operation has been far from perfect as evidenced by the fact that Zarqawi and other terrorists continue to wreak havoc throughout Iraq.

There is no doubt that now, more than ever, we must work to end our dependence on foreign oil sources. But we cannot do so by ignoring the wishes of the coastal communities that oppose drilling.

In liberating Iraq, we have rid the nation and the rest of the world from the danger of Saddam Hussein.

I am a firm believer in free but fair trade. However the United States should not be on the losing end of trade agreements that are not enforced. It is time that we make China play fairly.

The United States is the leader of the free world.

Despite recent media reports that have clouded, or even misrepresented, the facts, there is compelling evidence that al-Qaida and Iraq have been linked for more than a decade.

Women share with men the need for personal success, even the taste of power, and no longer are we willing to satisfy those needs through the achievements of surrogates -- whether husbands, children or merely role models.

We are a great nation because we are a good people.

My commitment is to strive to lean on the Lord with my whole heart, reading His word daily and earnestly seeking His will in my life.

Iraq is the central battleground in the war on terror. The terrorists certainly know what is at stake, which is why they are pulling out all the stops to derail our efforts there. They know that a free and democratic Iraq is a serious blow to their interests.

What empowerment is all about [is] finding something which infuses you with a sense of mission, with a passion for your life's work. I don't believe there is one path for women or one nature to fulfill. Real fulfillment, real empowerment is often different than we imagine and better than we plan.

My objective as Secretary of Labor is to look through the 'glass ceiling' to see who is on the other side, and to serve as a catalyst for change . . . .

[On power:] Some people really have almost a disdain for that word. They feel it is alien to conscience. Power for power's sake, no. But the positive use of power for positive purposes is very important. You have to understand that. You've got to have a seat at the policy table if you want to make a difference.

The best public policy is made when you are listening to people who are going to be impacted.

Whether on the floor of Congress or in the boardrooms of corporate America or in the corridors of a big city hospital, there is no body of professional expertise and no anthology of case studies which can supplant the force of character which provides both a sense of direction and a means of fulfillment. It asks, not what you want to be, but who you want to be.

In seeking success you must also seek fulfillment. Ask yourself not only what you want to be but who you want to be.

It's absolutely the wrong signal, I think, to those who have entered this country legally or those who may be considering illegal immigration for a lot of benefits to be provided... Emergency medical needs should be met, but otherwise I think send the wrong signal to those who have come into the country legally and those who may be considering illegal immigration. So as you know, I've called for an increase in the border patrol agents. I've looked at that from both the standpoints of drugs and to prevent illegal immigration, but I think that's where the focus should be.

[On Ronald Reagan:] The President doesn't want yes-men around. When he says no, we all say no.

When you're in your nineties and looking back, it's not going to be how much money you made or how many awards you've won. It's really what did you stand for. Did you make a positive difference for people?

To be impacted. Then, once a policy is determined, you call on them to help...

It is not what I do that matters, but what a sovereign God chooses to do through me. God does not want worldly successes, He wants me. He wants my heart in submission to Him. Life is not just a few years to spend on self indulgence and career advancement. It is a privilege, a responsibility, a stewardship to be lived according to a much higher calling, God's calling. This alone gives true meaning to life.

We have learned that power is a positive force if it is used for positive purposes.

What you always do before you make a decision is consult. The best public policy is made when you are listening to people who are going to be impacted. Then, once policy is determined, you call on them to help you sell it.

Women share with men the need for personal success, even the taste for power, and no longer are we willing to satisfy those needs through the achievements of surrogates, whether husbands, children, or merely role models.

Let's give mid-career professionals, academics, and our best college graduates a clearer path to working and excelling in our public schools,

Money isn't the only answer; sure, it's a factor, but experience counts a lot, ideas, vision, your views on the issues.

I would appreciate any help you can give.

I am deeply concerned that the proposed transfer of seaport operations to a company controlled by the United Arab Emirates government might compromise our ability to effectively control our ports and harbors.

I'm a strong supporter of the Second Amendment, but I do not feel you need an Uzi or an assault weapon to defend your family. What use is there for an assault weapon? For cop-killer bullets?

Today I am not going to get into the specifics of the legislation.

go for the most qualified people, but there's not going to be a litmus test.

I think that the funding should be phased down. No question there should be very strong guidelines. There's supposed to be guidelines now. But certainly we need to enforce strong guidelines, and phase down that funding for the NEA.

I think that the funding should be phased down, ... No question there should be very strong guidelines. There's supposed to be guidelines now. But certainly we need to enforce strong guidelines, and phase down that funding for the NEA.

National Airport had been considered to be Congress' baby, ... Maybe ... because it was only a few minutes from a committee hearing to the boarding ramp.

I was honored to recommend Frank Whitney and am very pleased with his nomination.

We aim to give a 'wake-up call' to businesses, to alert them to the fact that the next 'fair-haired boy' of their organization just might be a woman.

Violence in our schools can never be tolerated. When children pass through the schoolhouse door, they should find safety, not violence, ... My thoughts are with the community of Littleton that has united to counsel and protect those who are suffering during this time of sorrow.

Are you willing to send your own sons and daughters to bleed in Kosovo, ma'am?

seen a lot of things that will haunt me the rest of my life.

after everything he has gone through, I feel the least the Army could do is perform surgery on his foot so that he can at least lead some type of normal life. He will never be able to snowboard, skydive or do the rock climbing again which are the things he loves to do.

That's hands-on management, executive management, whether it's a department of 100,000 at the Department of Transportation or whether it's a huge Corporation like the American Red Cross that I ran for eight years,

As president, I will allow states and local school districts to choose how most federal money is spent, as long as they set, measure, and reach goals for student achievement. At last, schools will be responsible for student performance, not paperwork,

The next president, whoever she may be, must stabilize the farm economy by exercising leadership to expand domestic markets and increase exports,

It's rather unique to have two confirmation hearings back to back here from the same family.

I'm not distracted by that. He's raising a lot of money. But I think clearly your vision, your ideas, what you want to do for America, your views on the issues are key. And we'll have the money to be a viable, credible candidate,

In 1978, the Raleigh News & Observer dubbed Senator Helms Senator No. And indeed he said no -- no to high taxes, no to big government, no to enemies of freedom around the world, no to those who would undermine the culture of life and the sanctity of marriage.

Inadequate funding limits the number of staff at headquarters and in key states. It restricts your ability to communicate with voters. It places a ceiling on travel and travel staff. Over time, it becomes nearly impossible to sustain an effective campaign.

These folks have a passion for what they do, and they have the personal experience of having lost loved ones.

... All the people in this refugee camp want is to go back to their homes, and that can only happen when it's safe, ... Anything short of that is not going to be something that I would call success.

The level of suffering is absolutely horrific, ... The despair, especially on the faces of so many of the children really just breaks your heart. I want every person in America to feel the outrage that I feel as I hear these stories over and over and over again.