“And on the war, I think my numbers would be a lot higher if I were out...” — Chris Matthews Quote

“And on the war, I think my numbers would be a lot higher if I were out there beating the drum for this war. In fact, I don't think it, I know it. But I can't be for the war.”

“Just look at who won the third debate between Bush and Gore. I knew Bush won, because people liked him more. People just didn't like Gore. But all the journalists thought Gore won big, he cleaned the guy's clock.”

“Why didn't we recognize how much it bothered them spiritually and politically?”

“My heart was beating out of my chest.”

“We took such a beating on Bofors. As far as I know, no one from my government was involved.”

“Soccer's a funny sport. You never know. You might find a last-place team beating a first-place team.”