George Allen

“The tougher the job, the greater the reward.”

“Persevere and get it done.”

“We're going to hear a lot of spirited discussion about the President's plan in the next few days and weeks and that's fine as long as everyone comes ready to talk and not just snipe, complain and argue.”

“Most Americans recognize that whatever the government program is, no matter how essential it is, it's waste.”

“Try not to do too many things at once. Know what you want, the number one thing today and tomorrow. Persevere and get it done.”

“It's time for an American comeback... where leaders in Washington listen to 'we the people.'”

“The people of America need personal responsibility and freedom, not dependency on the government.”

“I did learn that some of the things that are great for locker rooms are inappropriate for political discourse. That's a wisdom I've garnered.”

“My mother is French-Italian with a little Spanish blood in her. I've been raised, and she was, as far as I know, raised as a Christian.”

“Before I was governor, tuition was skyrocketing, and we stopped that. We capped and then we froze college tuition.”

“China owns more of our bonds than do Americans. That's not a good position to be in.”

“We are so appreciative of the men and women in uniform who are protecting us, whether in Afghanistan or Iraq or on ships around the world. For our security, they are taking the offensive to the terrorists overseas.”

“People of mediocre ability sometimes achieve outstanding success because they don't know when to quit. Most men succeed because they are determined to.”

“Forget the past - the future will give you plenty to worry about.”

“When we get to the future, I'll determine the future.”

“I don't like talking about myself. I don't like talking about these introspective things.”

“The street to obscurity is paved with athletes who can perform great feats before friendly crowds.”

“The achiever is the only individual who is truly alive.”

“I think you always have to be innovating and adapting and improving. You can't stay the same.”

“I have no intention of running for office again.”