Ari Fleischer Quotes (327 Quotes)

He definitely thinks there is a role for government to play.

We find this whole thing very amusing. It is an amazing admission of lack of leadership that Al Gore has to ask the governor of Texas to do in Congress what he is unable to do for himself -- demonstrate leadership to get things done.

The government of Libya must take responsibility.

It is impossible to place any credibility in the laws, so-called laws, of a totalitarian dictatorship,

We don't know if he's dead or alive. Regardless, he's out of power regardless, there's a reward out for information that either results in his capture if he's alive, or proves that he's dead if he's dead.

Saudi Arabia has been the subject of terrorist attacks, and Saudi Arabia has worked well with us. We will always, in the long war on terrorism, work with our allies in a cooperative fashion so that we can together do more.

The cataloguing that I mentioned, frankly, that's one person in our administrative offices who is really just keeping track in his head about things that may have taken place.

gives all parties an opportunity to seize the opportunity to emerge from the violence, to end the violence.

It wouldn't surprise me if the White House looks for somebody who came out of the media. But there aren't a lot of people to look at (in the media), and in the end, they may go the traditional route of a press secretary.

just as innocent as any other day.

Nothing can undo the suffering this act of terrorism has caused. But we hope that this verdict will help reduce the anguish and uncertainty that the family members have endured since December 21, 1988, and that they are able to find some solace in the measure of justice achieved by this decision.

Certainly, the president is a supporter of law enforcement. The president is also sensitive to the causes in the community, the problems in the community that have created the flash point.

of a nation that continues to strongly approve of the job the president is doing and a nation that knows the president is honest and ethical and shares the nation's moral values.

The president's message to labor and management is, 'Go back to work and resolve the problems,'

Calling Syria a state that sponsors terrorism, ... already held nerve gas ... but is trying develop more toxic and persistent nerve agents.

The president feels very strongly that at a time when the nation is in the midst of a war that war should not be fought on last year's budget. The Pentagon needs additional resources to fight the war. That advance funding should not be complicated or clouded as a result of items that do not pertain to the war on terrorism internationally.

She has the most momentum than any candidate other than Governor Bush.

If there are any growth proposals from the Democrats, the president would be very interested in hearing them.

The vice president's office received a new letter from Rep. Henry Waxman yesterday and that letter is under review.

Programs never go away in Washington, which is one of the reasons government is so big.

From the president-elect's point of view, the closeness of the election signals to the nation, and to the people in Washington, that we really do need to work together on the people's behalf.

It's certainly the prerogative of Democrats to vote against tax cuts if that's how they feel,

I think time will tell. They both understand the president's message and the president's message is strongly that war doesn't serve either party.

I would strongly encourage Iraq not to come to any conclusions about American credibility, and America's intent to disarm Iraqi President Saddam Hussein along with a coalition of the willing, as a result of any of the ongoing diplomacy. That would be a grave mistake for Iraq to make.

The president picks the best people for their jobs, regardless of what their backgrounds may or may not be, and that is why he has chosen Scott, ... The president respects him, knows that he is a leader in the community that is fighting AIDS, and he will be welcome at this White House.

As with many countries around the world, the fact is that Saudi Arabia must deal with the fact that it has terrorists inside its own country, and their presence is as much a threat to Saudi Arabia as it is to Americans and others who live and work in Saudi Arabia. These bombs kill not just Americans, but Saudis as well.

There are some people in Congress who want to make it happen, others who don't. The president hopes those who want to make it happen prevail. This is a real test of the leadership.

agreed to continue mutual efforts to de-escalate tensions between India and Pakistan.

The president has made clear all along that there can be no good terrorists and no bad terrorists, and I'll leave it at that.

To the degree that other nations erase the writing on the wall, it makes it less likely that Saddam Hussein will leave and this can be resolved peacefully.

Americans should be prepared for what we hope will be as precise and short a conflict as possible. There are many unknowns. It could be a matter of some duration, we do not know. ... Americans have to be prepared for loss of life.

I think it would be surprising if the president did not speak out at a time like this,

People will see what a man of integrity (Ashcroft) is, a man of strength, a man of conviction. They have concerns, and will raise them in a partisan manner, but we are very confident he will be in good shape. Sen. Ashcroft is going to receive a fair hearing in the Senate.

The White House would like to defy history this year.

There continue to be elements that support Saddam Hussein. These are violent people. They governed Iraq with violence.

If Al Gore doesn't have the leadership to take on Janet Reno, how can we expect him to stand up to Fidel Castro Perhaps he'll hold a news conference tomorrow, when there's less heat in the kitchen.

A working-level group ... an interagency group, (is) reviewing a number of ideas, ... gone to the deputies level yet.

It's just logical, so long as there is violence, it's very hard for both parties to engage in meaningful political talks.

Across America every community is looking to pitch in, Hollywood included, and this White House is pleased

The president is less interested in the exact timing of the vote and much more interested in getting the job done.

If one would want to make believe and pretend that Iraq was a democracy that would pass meaningful laws, it would be 12 years late and 26,000 liters of anthrax short it would be 12 years late and 38,000 liters of botulism short, and it would be 12 years l

I think the days of anybody saying the United States would do anything unilateral are over. I think it's very clear to everybody what the United States is doing, it's doing with the support of many nations around the world.

The president will also hold two events to promote his economic plan next week, focused on helping small investors, as well as small businesses,

The ball remains in North Korea's court when it comes to talking with the United States.

If you're an unemployed American, the debt that you want to have reduced is your debt for not being able to work -- the debt that you worry about in terms of paying your electrical bills, your gas bills and your rent and your food, the health care for your family.

The president is deeply concerned, especially at this time of year, about any disruption in airline service to the traveling public. He's also concerned about any negative impact a strike could have on the economy.

The governor feels very strongly that we need to unite our country, that there are too many politicians who seek to divide us. That's not the governor's style.

The actions of Secretary Powell and the Department of State are the president's actions, ... They carry out the president's directions and they do so very ably and professionally. The nation and the president are fortunate to have a secretary of state as ... strong as Secretary Powell.

It's not a question of permission from the Saudis. We do expect that the plane will be there tomorrow.

I think that it's clear that North Korea first knows what it needs to do. And we've always said that if North Korea comes into its international obligations, then they will stop isolating themselves,