12 Thomas P. O'Neill Quotes for You to Enjoy

Thomas P. O'Neill

American Politician

Born: Dec 9, 1912

Died: Jan 5, 1994

Know Me Morning People Time You

Let us forget the frustrations of the past and think of our unfulfilled potential. Thomas P. O'Neill

Past Think Our Potential Forget Unfulfilled Frustrations Us Let Us

You can teach an old dog new tricks, and this old dog wants to learn. Thomas P. O'Neill

You Dog Old Tricks New Learn Wants Teach

To this day, I can't understand why the closest man to Jimmy Carter, the key staff guy at the White House, didn't even join us at the White House breakfast meetings where we discussed upcoming legislation with the president. This was unprecedented. People used to say that Jordan was the most brilliant guy around, but you couldn't prove it by me. Thomas P. O'Neill

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I intend to be a strong Speaker. I hope to make some imaginative changes around here. Thomas P. O'Neill

Hope Strong Changes Some Make Around Intend Speaker Here Imaginative

When I became majority leader in Washington, I was interviewed constantly. I was always happy to talk to the press, but I drew the line at the Sunday morning talk shows on television. After a full work week consisting of long days and frequent late evenings, I insisted on keeping my weekends free for my family and friends. Thomas P. O'Neill

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It's easier to run for office than to run the office. Thomas P. O'Neill

Easier Run Than Office

I know the kind of street I'm going down. I know my own strengths and weaknesses. Thomas P. O'Neill

Own Down Kind Weaknesses My Own Know Going Street Strengths

I have a statement on the Social Security. A lot of people approaching that age have either already retired on pensions or have made irreversible plans to retire very soon... I consider it a breach of faith to renege on that promise. It is a rotten thing to do. Thomas P. O'Neill

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