"I can't say I've ever been a fan of government programs named after presidents."

"I've always felt that the best way to get something done is to surround yourself with people who know more than you do."

"The nine most terrifying words in the English language are: 'I'm from the government, and I'm here to help.'"

"A recession is when your neighbor loses his job. A depression is when you lose yours. And recovery is when Jimmy Carter loses his."

"Politics is not a bad profession. If you succeed, there are many rewards; if you disgrace yourself, you can always write a book."