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" In America, any boy can grow up to become president. Or, if he never grows up, vice president. "
Pat Paulsen
Never
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Boy
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" The federal government spends millions to run the Postal Service. I could lose your mail for half of that. "
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" If you're old enough to be arrested, you're old enough to carry a gun. "
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" I read an article that said one in five Americans thinks Elvis is alive. I want to find those morons and get them registered to vote for me. "
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Me
" You have to understand, I can't do any jokes about Ross Perot, because the last thing I need right now is another credit check. "
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" If elected, I will win. "
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" Having a comic in the White House will assure stability in foreign relations. The world will continue to respond to foreign initiatives by saying, 'You must be joking.' "
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Will
White
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Nothing
" I want to caucus in Iowa. I'll caucus all over the state. I don't caucus in California. You don't caucus where you live. It doesn't look good. "
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Live
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" Now that my wine has been served in the White House, why not me? Who could talk to farmers better than I? Somebody even asked me the other day if I had anything in my platform about taxes. 'Hell yes,' I said. 'Great state. But I wouldn't want to live there.' "
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Now
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" I am neither left wing nor right wing. I am middle-of-the-bird. "
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Right Wing
Right
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Fires
Cause
Trees
" I admit I do have some drawbacks and limitations as a candidate. Although I am a professional comedian, some of my critics maintain that this is not enough. I cannot deny that I stand before you untested and inexperienced - I only spent two years in television, never as a romantic lead or a song and dance man. "
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