In the first rule of politics, you know, Harry Truman, the buck stops here. Take responsibility. What I've learned over the years is that people will give people in politics a lot of rope if they just take responsibility. — Susan Estrich Copy Share Image
It used to be that you could have fun with interviews with the foreign press, knowing that nothing you said would make it back to any voters until long after the election was over, if ever. — Susan Estrich Copy Share Image
Senseless violence is, almost by definition, hard to understand. Not that I can understand terrorists who kill from hate, but at least we can… — Susan Estrich Copy Share Image
Rock stars generally don't last in the Senate, starting with John Kennedy. Too much work, too slow, too little juice. Getting something accomplished takes… — Susan Estrich Copy Share Image
Loyalty isn't standing by someone when he's right - that's good judgment. Loyalty is standing by someone when he's wrong. — Susan Estrich Copy Share Image
Politics isn't just about doing the right thing. It's also about winning. — Susan Estrich Copy Share Image
My women students openly admit that they dress for interviews like dates, hoping to look their best: makeup, high heels, a well-fitting suit that… — Susan Estrich Copy Share Image
John Kennedy won the first televised presidential debate among those watching it, while Richard Nixon won among those listening on the radio. — Susan Estrich Copy Share Image
Why is it our business whether Sarah Palin returned to her job as governor three days after her son was born, or three months?… — Susan Estrich Copy Share Image
Even the most powerful women I know go out of their way to say that they're not really interested in power. Imagine a man… — Susan Estrich Copy Share Image
“Graduations are full of joy and celebration, but they are also full of broken hearts. It is one of those days when you miss… — Susan Estrich Copy Share Image
Moving is easy, exciting, an adventure - when you're young. Later, not so much. I love Massachusetts, my old home. Sometimes, late at night,… — Susan Estrich Copy Share Image
