Debate Quote by Gloria Steinem

Debates, I hate.

— George H. W. Bush

But I do think its necessary to have debates.

— Geraldine Ferraro

I love having debates with people when they are debates but some people, you just can't. Some people shouldn't be given the oxygen.

— Russell T Davies

I never listen to debates. They are dreadful things indeed. The plain truth is that I am not a fair man, and don't want…

— H. L. Mencken

Some people think I enjoy debate. I don't. I wish everyone agreed with me; it would save a lot of time.

— Bill Maher

Debates are boring.

— Mario Cuomo

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

— Jim Lehrer

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

Debates are great for voters. The more the better.

— Tom Suozzi

The purpose of debates is to explore issues, not end them.

— David Gemmell

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

— Mark McKinnon

Debate is masculine, conversation is feminine.

— Amos Bronson Alcott