Joe Lockhart Quotations

There is a real danger here that this can become a political issue, that this young boy will be a political football. And I think the president has made it very clear to everyone that they ought to stay away from politics here and stick to what the facts and the law dictate.

Never thought that 'body slam' would become a literal phrase in politics.

What do you expect you're going to do when you run for office? ... You're going to go to your friends.

I would suggest that if you want to report the story, you start by talking to Mr. Woodward and Mr. Bennett and establish the facts, ... Why don't you start with Mr. Bennett, who, if you have all read The Washington Post this morning, will see that he says that he did not violate attorney-client privilege.

I think that if that is his intention, he will be sorely disappointed.

I think that the president believes that is a period of time that he's put behind him, that the country has put behind him. I think Congressman Forbes ... was extremely uncomfortable remaining in the Republican Party and he was someone welcome in the Democratic Party.

I think commenting on that would break the basic tenets of the news blackout,

While we've made great advances in reducing crime overall across the country, the president wants to reinforce the message of how crucial it is that schools are safe and that discipline is restored.

We have been through six years and $60 million, ... It's certainly our hope that they report out in a way that's done quickly ... that's consistent with the statute and done without regard to politics.

we should not allow a dispute on a single issue to derail the important work we're doing on a wide variety of issues.

To the extent that the subject comes up again, he will repeat that. It is a testament to the strength of our relations, of U.S.-Italian relations, that this hasn't soured the relationship.

The president wanted to just let the firefighters know how much the country appreciates what they are doing.

There are indications now that Milosevic is ready to accept the conditions that NATO and the international community have put forth to bring this campaign to a suspension, ... ... but we need clarity, we need details, we need implementation and, for now, we will remain cautious.

Both the president and the prime minister believe it is important for them to meet at this time to discuss prospects for reaching an Israeli-Palestinian framework agreement...and assess the situation following Israel's withdrawal from Lebanon.

We see potential evidence of genocide and that evidence will continue to be collected

We know that he (Saddam) is frustrated, and we know he's isolated. He's very angry that he hasn't received the support he believes he deserves from his neighbors.

As the commanders of the Yugoslav forces look at what they do from day to day, they need to understand that there are consequences at the end of this -- and that the international community has a long memory and has the ability to gather evidence.

This is not an expansion, it's an acknowledgement that the world has changed. All of this adds up to a strong case as to why in a modern medical system, you need to keep drugs affordable and you need a prescription drug benefit.

They are still here. They are still talking,

It's a barbaric way to send a message, if that's what it is.

it's important that we continue to build on the initiatives the president has talked about for the last six years.

They certainly do, and I have a right to say that if that's all he has to offer to this debate, he ought to stay out of it.

Again, it is quite rare and somewhat remarkable when the NRA says something we agree with, but in this case ... I think they are speaking the truth.

it's not clear to me where the breakdown was.

I'm not in a position to predict the two sides will reach an agreement.

Because of politics, the House majority party has impeached the president because they could do it, because they had the power to do it and without making an effective case for it,

All of these issues will be on the table. This is an important issue and it's important we have addressed it the way we have.

All of the issues were on the table.

all sides agreed that the dinner (Tuesday) night was useful.