John Podhoretz Quotes & Sayings (Page 6)

“I don't feel alienated from American culture, but I understand people who do.”

“I think making a pretense of civility toward Eric Alterman is like making a pretense of civility to a scorpion.”

“Obama's victory in November 2008 was a historic political accomplishment.”

“America may be in a dour condition, but it is not going to elect a dour president.”

“I was wholeheartedly attracted to the conservative atmosphere that permeated the city of Washington.”

“Newt Gingrich is a very intelligent man, if he says so himself.”

“Obama's presidency hasn't been dedicated to achieving economic growth in the short term, or about creating jobs.”

“She needs to seem tough, and whatever Hillary's weaknesses, tough is a pretty good word to describe her.”

“Over the next decade, cities and states across America will be compelled to tighten their belts as the really big bills - the pension bills they cannot afford - come due. They'll have to go after existing contracts with current workers.”

“By keeping most tax rates at present levels, Obama and the Democrats will claim that they have championed tax cuts for the middle class.”