Able Quote by Donald Trump

I think three debates [primary debates] is the right number. I think that, uh, they'll be extremely well watched. There are those who will…

— Donald Trump

Debates are great for voters. The more the better.

— Tom Suozzi

If we're going to have debates, let's have real debates.

— Jim Lehrer

But I do think its necessary to have debates.

— Geraldine Ferraro

Debates require a lot of hard work and preparation. If you try to wing it, it shows.

— Mark McKinnon

I enjoyed debate on the floor but it's not really debate in the same way.

— Geraldine Ferraro

I don't mind the debates, they're good for America, but we shouldn't be out there attacking each other all the time.

— William J. Clinton

I think debate is good. Everyone has an opinion, and it's definitely healthy to voice those.

— Charli XCX

I don't expect us to cover all the issues of this campaign [2016] tonight, but I remind everyone, there are two more presidential debates…

— Lester Holt

I don't like debates anyway. I have never debated anyone, I think they're a very masculine form - like an intellectual prizefight. They let…

— Gloria Steinem

I think it's important that campaigns be aired all the way through, that people aren't voting three weeks before, before debates are held.

— Judy Woodruff

Debates are set up for nothing more than to tear down the candidates. It's pretty hard to be able to sit and lay out…

— Rick Perry