Who can forget Spiro Agnew’s way with words?
There are people in our society who should be separated and discarded.
Some newspapers dispose of their garbage by printing it.
Confronted with the choice, the American people would choose the policeman's truncheon over the anarchist's bomb.
Three things have been difficult to tame: the oceans, fools and women. We may soon be able to tame the oceans; fools and women will take a little longer.
or Richard Nixon’s zingers?
Well, when the President does it that means that it is not illegal.
I don't think a woman should be in any government job whatever. I mean, I really don't. The reason why I do is mainly because they are erratic. And emotional.
The only place where you and I disagree ... is with regard to the bombing. You're so goddamned concerned about civilians and I don't give a damn. I don't care.
or J. Edgar Hoover’s words to the wise?
Purpose of counter-intelligence action is to disrupt and it is immaterial whether facts exist to substantiate the charge. If facts are present it aids in the success of the proposal but the Bureau feels … that disruption can be accomplished without facts to back it up.
WHAT WE NEED IN AMERICA TODAY IS A VIGOROUS RETURN TO THE GOD OF OUR FATHERS AND A MOST VIGOROUS DEFENSE AGAINST THE MINION OF GODLESSNESS AND ATHEISM.
Justice is incidental to law and order.
Good times! Guess we haven’t quite moved on. I’m too old and slow to run from the cops anymore, but I’ll be out on the streets with everyone else when the time comes. Sure would have been nice if everyone recognized the hippies knew—and still know—what’s up.
Peace and Love People!