American Quote by Jim Lehrer

When you're president, you learn to act like you know what you're talking about. And it's a great skill.

— William J. Clinton

It is only requisite, for me to say to you, that the President places great reliance upon your skill, judgment and intimate knowledge.

— Anson Jones

I think a lot of presidents learn to be president by being president.

— Dee Dee Myers

Every president learns in the course of your time in office, but the American people have the right to expect that you walk in…

— Valerie Jarrett

The American people deserve to have absolute confidence in their President. They deserve to know that he or she can perform the duties demanded…

— Ronny Jackson

Presidents have to learn how to adapt. Every president comes into the job; it's different than they expect. They must adapt.

— Anonymous

If our presidents, or potential presidents, don't know this or don't articulate [an America ideal], that's a blown opportunity. The president can teach as…

— Paul Kengor

To be president of America, you need tremendous stamina.

— Donald Trump

There are just some things about being president that are difficult.

— Ken Cuccinelli

Nobody is really qualified to be the president. Basically it's an acting job. You have to act like you're the president. And every four…

— Richard Jeni

America needs a president who understands the nature of the world we live in.

— Fred Thompson

The American people want their presidents to articulate big ideas and leave the details to the eggheads.

— Michael J. Knowles