Bob Kerrey Quotes


They're both helping (the reform issue) by bringing it into their campaign. The debate about Social Security is likely to increase the chances that next year, or soon after, Congress will take action. - Bob Kerrey



There's only a certain number of things we can do. I would have preferred to say in this instance to the Europeans, 'This is one you're going to have to do,' - Bob Kerrey



There's democracy in India and South Africa. We have to put the spotlight on those places that demonstrate if you're willing to work hard and sustain the effort through the disappointment of failure... but if you have people willing to sustain the effort, people who believe humanity has a good side, you can make it work. - Bob Kerrey



There is no force more liberating than the knowledge that you are fighting for others, ... I believe I speak for Max and every person who has ever served when I say I never felt more free than when I wore the uniform of our country. - Bob Kerrey



There are going to be in the short term terrifying, confusing moments (like) attacks on Iraqi police headquarters. The intent (by the opposition) is to produce destabilization, to cause people to say let's get out of here, they don't like us.... I don't think the U.S. is going to cut and run. - Bob Kerrey