“By 1939, the Depression was back. Unemployment was huge. Roosevelt did...” — Gore Vidal Quote

“By 1939, the Depression was back. Unemployment was huge. Roosevelt didn't have any quick fix. Remember, the New Deal, Works Progress Administration, and Civilian Conservation Corps - all that happened years before. Roosevelt was riding a storm.”

“Actually, I can't remember when I was not writing.”

“If you are a Representative and want to be a Senator, you must be careful not to do anything which might upset the various forces you need to harness to get elected.”

“The administration must act promptly to ensure that the central premise of the Affordable Care Act is executable and, rather than dismissing criticism, should examine it in good faith and work to serve the needs of the people. President Obama must approach this problem like a CEO confronting a very bad product launch.”

“I believe the war on terror is the vital discussion of this decade and of our generation, probably. To win the war on terror, you need a good offense and a good defense. On defense, I regret to say, basically, this administration has not come close to doing what is necessary.”