Bob Kerrey Quotes


You're asking too much of me right now. ... I'm just trying to get a private memory, public. - Bob Kerrey



With Versailles (the treaty) in 1919, we viewed the Arabs as largely tribal, bedouin, backward. They couldn't govern themselves... the French, British, provided the stable government that allowed commercial transactions.... As a consequence of our lack of confidence in them, we've communicated that democracy is a vital, difficult option for everyone but them. - Bob Kerrey



With the political instability in the world around us and special concerns here at home, we need a leader like Bill who is not afraid to make the tough decisions, ... He has the steady hand and foresight necessary to be an effective commander in chief. - Bob Kerrey



We're all seeing the same thing - our students, our staff and our faculty are asking that we provide quality facilities. They matter. They affect the decision to come, the decision to stay and the quality of the work while you're here. - Bob Kerrey