Anyone who thinks that the vice-president can take a position independent of the president of his administration simply has no knowledge of politics or government. You are his choice in a political marriage, and he expects your absolute loyalty.

Quote by Hubert H Humphrey

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We believe that to err is human. To blame it on someone else is politics.

We believe that to err is human. To blame it on someone else is politics.

It is not enough to merely defend democracy. To defend it may be to lose...

It is not enough to merely defend democracy. To defend it may be to lose...

Underneath the beautiful exterior there was an element of ruthlessness and toughness that I had...

Underneath the beautiful exterior there was an element of ruthlessness and toughness that I had...

Behind every successful man is a proud wife and a surprised mother-in-law.

Behind every successful man is a proud wife and a surprised mother-in-law.

Liberalism, above all, means emancipation - emancipation from one's fears, his inadequacies, from prejudice, from...

Liberalism, above all, means emancipation - emancipation from one's fears, his inadequacies, from prejudice, from...

There are incalculable resources in the human spirit, once it has been set free.

There are incalculable resources in the human spirit, once it has been set free.

If there is dissatisfaction with the status quo, good. If there is ferment, so much...

If there is dissatisfaction with the status quo, good. If there is ferment, so much...

Never give in and never give up.

Never give in and never give up.

To err is human. To blame someone else is politics.

To err is human. To blame someone else is politics.

Freedom is the most contagious virus known to man.

Freedom is the most contagious virus known to man.

American public opinion is like an ocean, it cannot be stirred by a teaspoon.

American public opinion is like an ocean, it cannot be stirred by a teaspoon.

Fortunately, the time has long passed when people liked to regard the United States as...

Fortunately, the time has long passed when people liked to regard the United States as...

The essence of statesmanship is not a rigid adherence to the past, but a prudent...

The essence of statesmanship is not a rigid adherence to the past, but a prudent...

For the first time in the history of mankind, one generation literally has the power...

For the first time in the history of mankind, one generation literally has the power...

In real life, unlike in Shakespeare, the sweetness of the rose depends upon the name...

In real life, unlike in Shakespeare, the sweetness of the rose depends upon the name...

The greatest healing therapy is friendship and love.

The greatest healing therapy is friendship and love.

It is not what they take away from you that counts. It's what you do...

It is not what they take away from you that counts. It's what you do...

Foreign policy is really domestic policy with its hat on.

Foreign policy is really domestic policy with its hat on.

It was once said that the moral test of government is how that government treats...

It was once said that the moral test of government is how that government treats...

Never answer a question from a farmer.

Never answer a question from a farmer.