Quotes by Robert Novak

“If Communism goes, Ive still got the U.S. House of Representatives.”

“Howard Dean is not the first politician to distort facts in his own interests. But many activists in the party he now leads are puzzled over what he thinks he is accomplishing politically. Is it good politics to contend that Iraq was better off under Saddam Hussein than even a flawed Islamic republic? Does it make sense politically to tell Americans that more than 1,800 troops have died to make life worse for half of Iraqs population?”

“That bloodless dismissal made the human tragedy and physical mayhem on the Gulf Coast seem like a bureaucratic mistake, ... It was similar to saying the Pearl Harbor attack should not have been investigated and nobody disciplined for failures until World War II was won.”

“Its a different level of use than weve seen in the past. Its becoming more of a full-day listening experience as opposed to just when youre jogging.”

“Let me just finish, James, please, ... I know you hate to hear me, but you have to.”

“Well, I think thats bull---- and I hate that, ... Just let it go.”

“That had nothing to do with it, absolutely nothing. I was sorry he said that.”

“Thats what I think. Thats why I brought it in here. I didnt want to make a mess in my office.”

“an agency operative on weapons of mass destruction.”

“I apologize for my conduct and Im sorry I did it, Ill follow their guidance.”