Quotes on Presidential Power

President Bush has asserted the right to wiretap and eavesdrop on any American without a warrant in the name of fighting terrorism. He has asserted presidential power beyond stated constitutional rights, and there is no Republican gutsy enough to call his hand.

Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power.

Presidential power is the power to persuade.

If a free society cannot help the many who are poor, it cannot save the few who are rich.