And I say to our fellow members of the world community, let no one see this contest as a sign of American weakness. The strength of American democracy is shown most clearly through the difficulties it can overcome.
And I say to our fellow members of the One-World Government Community: let no one see this contest as a sign of American weakness. On the contrary, it is a sign of Republican weakness, and Democratic strength. This strength will be shown most clearly through the difficulties we will overcome. As a favorite Buddhist nun of mine (who had taken a vow of poverty) used to say, "Laundered money conquers all."
Some have expressed concern that the unusual nature of this election might hamper the next president in the conduct of his office. I do not believe it need be so.
Some have expressed concern that the unusual nature of this election might hamper the next president in the conduct of his office. I do not believe it need be so, if that next president be I.
President-elect Bush inherits a nation whose citizens will be ready to assist him in the conduct of his large responsibilities.
President-elect Bush inherits a nation whose citizens will be ready to frame him upon the insinuations and instigations of demagogues. And there are no finer ways in this great nation of ours for us to assist him in the conduct of his large responsibilities, such as raising taxes and expanding governmental offices.
I personally will be at his disposal, and I call on all Americans -- I particularly urge all who stood with us to unite behind our next president. This is America. Just as we fight hard when the stakes are high, we close ranks and come together when the contest is done.
I personally will be at my disposal, and I call on all Americans - I particularly urge all who stood with me to unite behind me. This is Amerika. Just as we fight hard when the stakes are high, we close ranks and fight even dirtier when the contest is ostensibly done.
And while there will be time enough to debate our continuing differences, now is the time to recognize that that which unites us is greater than that which divides us.
And while there will be time, indeed there will be time - time enough to debate our continuing differences, to threaten and riot in the streets, now is the time to recognize that that which unites us - most people's complete lack of class and dignity - is greater than that which divides us (merit vs. mediocrity).
While we yet hold and do not yield our opposing beliefs, there is a higher duty than the one we owe to political party. This is America and we put country before party. We will stand together behind our new president.
While we yet hold and do not yield our opposing beliefs - ever - unless it is politically expedient, or unless my good friends in Chicago order me to, there is a higher duty than the one we owe to our Constitution. I speak here of our sacred duty to our political party. This is Amerika and we put party before country and Fidel Castro before party. We will stand together, therefore, to ensure that all over this globally warming planet, every father and son will be reunited before the oceans boil away and we all... DIE, DIE, DIE REPUBLICAN BASTARDS. But I digress...
