“If the inauguration on Friday was the worst of times, Saturday turned out to be the best of times.” — Hillary Rodham Clinton Copy Share Image
Elections are about choosing sides, but inaugurations are about closing ranks. — Ted Kulongoski Copy Share Image
Inauguration Security was tighter than Kirstie Alley in a pair of spandex pants. — Jay Leno Copy Share Image
Entering into writing a poem is an emotional endeavor for me as well as a spiritual and creative one. Having to write… — Richard Blanco Copy Share Image
In this case, the government will essentially be run by the people who are running it now. The top level [Barack] Obama… — Lawrence O'Donnell Copy Share Image
“With the inauguration of Donald Trump on January 20, 2017, the United States entered the eye of the most extraordinary political storm… — Michael Wolff Copy Share Image
Electing a black man named Barack Obama President in the same country that elected George W. Bush - twice! - is as… — Jay-Z Copy Share Image
I stood respectfully as Ronald Reagan was sworn in to his second term though I disagreed with him on many issues. I… — Dick Durbin Copy Share Image
Let it be told to the future world, that in the depth of winter, when nothing but hope and virtue could survive,… — Thomas Paine Copy Share Image
The powers that be in entertainment are really threatening anybody that shows up at the [Donald] Trump inauguration is gonna have trouble… — Rush Limbaugh Copy Share Image
The first reports of AIDS closely followed the inauguration of President Ronald Reagan, whose 'family values' agenda and alliance with Christian conservatives… — Barton Gellman Copy Share Image
“Roosevelt spoke eloquently, in his penetrating tenor, of those 'who at this very moment are denied the greater part of what the… — Susan Quinn Copy Share Image
The military progress both in Syria and in Iraq has been remarkable since President Donald Trump's inauguration. We have continued to liberate… — Rex W. Tillerson Copy Share Image
No doubt, the White House thinks the American people know Obama's story. But since the Inauguration, we've seen only the president's present:… — Dee Dee Myers Copy Share Image
President Obama called for a 'we' nation in his Inauguration Address. Art convenes. It is not just inspirational. It is aspirational. It… — Anna Deavere Smith Copy Share Image
President Obama had voiced strong support for the effort in Afghanistan during his campaign, pledging to add two brigades, which he did.… — Stanley A. McChrystal Copy Share Image
Peace in the Middle East has been on the Obama administration's mind from the beginning. Two days after his inauguration, the president… — Elliott Abrams Copy Share Image
I talk about going to his [George W. Bush's] Inauguration and crying when he took the oath, 'cause I was so afraid… — Sarah Vowell Copy Share Image
Let it be said to our children's children that when we were tested we refused to let this journey end, that we… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
When I went to an Aspen seminar on "American Scriptures" - the bicentennial of the Declaration and they discussed the preamble and… — William Lee Miller Copy Share Image
Hollywood liberals could not be reached for comment on the cost of the inauguration because they were being fitted for gowns and… — Ann Coulter Copy Share Image
Actually, you know who gave the shortest inauguration speech in history? George Washington. It was only like three minutes long. Well, sure.… — Jay Leno Copy Share Image
As a former member of President Obama's economic team, I have a soft spot for the fiscal stimulus legislation he signed just… — Christina Romer Copy Share Image
Vanity Fair magazine reports that former President Clinton and Al Gore haven't spoken to each other since George W. Bush's inauguration. Not… — Conan O'Brien Copy Share Image
[Donald Trump] is saying that these stories of A-listers turning him down, "We're not asking 'em. I want the people at my… — Rush Limbaugh Copy Share Image
John F.Kennedy gave probably the greatest inauguration speech ever that first time, but I guarantee you when he first walked out there… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
Mandates are rarely won on election night. They are earned after Inauguration Day by leaders who spend their political capital wisely, taking… — Ron Fournier Copy Share Image
For as much as government can do and must do, it is ultimately the faith and determination of the American people upon… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
To those who cling to power through corruption and deceit and the silencing of dissent, know that you are on the wrong… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
[Donald Trump's inauguration] will be the first one that I miss since I've been in Congress. You cannot be at home with… — John Lewis Copy Share Image
For a person [like John Lewis] that is a champion of voter rights to question whether or not Donald Trump legitimately won… — John Lewis Copy Share Image
Whatever he does in office, no man can live up to the high expectations of the world, but we have been changed… — Des Browne Copy Share Image
It was clear soon after his election that Obama, like FDR, wanted to start dealing with the economic crisis immediately after his… — Russell Baker Copy Share Image
My dad took me to John Kennedy's inauguration when I was 8. We come every time, Republican and Democrat, because of this… — John Barrasso Copy Share Image
I stand here today humbled by the task before us, grateful for the trust you have bestowed, mindful of the sacrifices borne… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
The president of the United States, on Inauguration Day, takes an oath to faithfully execute the laws. Those are the laws that… — Jim Sensenbrenner Copy Share Image
“There is no dispute: Jacob Zuma has ripped the society and state to shreds. He swore at his inauguration to be faithful… — Jacques Pauw Copy Share Image
There are no more heroes in America. Because of the Internet, heroism has become momentary and within seconds someone who we should… — Tommy Mottola Copy Share Image
Inauguration Day is like two ships passing in the night: the new staff moving in while the other walks out, taking one… — Dana Perino Copy Share Image
![“In this case, the government will essentially be run by the people who are running it now. The top level [Barack] Obama appointees will leave by inauguration day.” quote by Lawrence O'Donnell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1ae/lawrence-o-donnell-1701_barack_in-this-case-the-government-will-essenti_78004.jpg)
![“The powers that be in entertainment are really threatening anybody that shows up at the [Donald] Trump inauguration is gonna have trouble getting a job. They're ticked off.” quote by Rush Limbaugh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d58/rush-limbaugh-28_entertainment_the-powers-that-be-in-entertainment-are_1451938.jpg)
![“I talk about going to his [George W. Bush's] Inauguration and crying when he took the oath, 'cause I was so afraid he was going to "wreck the economy and muck up the drinking water"... the failure of my pessimistic imagination at that moment boggles my mind now.” quote by Sarah Vowell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8d7/sarah-vowell-2016_causes_i-talk-about-going-to-his-george-w-bush_1287893.png)
![“[Donald Trump] is saying that these stories of A-listers turning him down, "We're not asking 'em. I want the people at my inauguration." And I think that's probably true.” quote by Rush Limbaugh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/168/rush-limbaugh-28_asking_donald-trump-is-saying-that-these-storie_2627391.jpg)
![“[Donald Trump's inauguration] will be the first one that I miss since I've been in Congress. You cannot be at home with something that you feel that is wrong, is not right.” quote by John Lewis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/0ea/john-lewis-1310_congress_donald-trump-s-inauguration-will-be-the_81588.jpg)
![“For a person [like John Lewis] that is a champion of voter rights to question whether or not Donald Trump legitimately won an election or not is an incredible position to take five days before an inauguration.” quote by John Lewis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/aed/john-lewis-1310_champion_for-a-person-like-john-lewis-that-is-a-c_1093600.jpg)
