Backgrounds Quote by John Philip Sousa

The presidency awed me, but presidents do not. Perhaps I have always expected too much of them, but I believe that when they reach…

— Helen Thomas

I personally love the U.S. 'Office.' I know some of it by heart.

— Lucy Davis

In my idea General Washington is the greatest man; for I look upon him as the most virtuous.

— Marquis de Lafayette

I think that the presidency really brings out the best in a lot of people.

— Caroline Kennedy

I think that I'll always remember the bust of Dr. [Martin Luther] King. I thought having an American here who represented rhat civic spirit…

— Barack Obama

The great power the president has is that he is the most prominent person in the biggest media event on the planet. He has…

— David Frum

“Americans tend to prefer their presidents on horseback: heroes who dream big and sound trumpets. There is, however, another kind of leader – quieter…

— Jon Meacham

The final greatness of the presidency lies in the truth that it is not just an office of incredible power but a breeding ground…

— Clinton Rossiter

All of the American presidents, certainly all of the notable ones, have been pretty original.

— Michael J. Knowles

The presidency is the most visible thread that runs through the tapestry of the American government. More often than not, for good or for…

— Mike Pence

There have been many amazing Presidents in American history, including George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Dwight Eisenhower and Ronald Reagan, all of whom I greatly…

— Donald Trump

Well, one of the things I love about 'The Office' is that it has so much heart.

— Kate Flannery