Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

NewJeffCT

(56,828 posts)
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 11:53 AM Mar 2020

Need some quotes on presidents accepting responsibility

I've found a few so far, but would like a few more. Thank you.

"The Buck Stops Here" - Truman

"Ultimately, the buck stops with me." Obama, 2010

“I am the one who is ultimately accountable to the American people." - Reagan, 1987 on Iran Contra

"I'm the responsible officer of the government" - JFK, 1961, on the Bay of Pigs failure

“The responsibility is fully my own’” – Jimmy Carter, 1980 on failed hostage rescue

5 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Need some quotes on presidents accepting responsibility (Original Post) NewJeffCT Mar 2020 OP
kicking NewJeffCT Mar 2020 #1
JFK also said about Bay of Pigs (at a press conference) .... eppur_se_muova Mar 2020 #2
You need to include the worst of these presidents responses, by including rump's quote, SWBTATTReg Mar 2020 #3
That was my plan NewJeffCT Mar 2020 #4
Thanks. I just want to make sure that all know what this d**kwad said and that his words come... SWBTATTReg Mar 2020 #5

eppur_se_muova

(36,262 posts)
2. JFK also said about Bay of Pigs (at a press conference) ....
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 12:52 PM
Mar 2020

President JOHN F. KENNEDY: There's an old saying that victory has a hundred fathers and defeat is an orphan.




And we know how 45 feels about orphans.

SWBTATTReg

(22,117 posts)
3. You need to include the worst of these presidents responses, by including rump's quote,
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 01:11 PM
Mar 2020

bold-faced and highlighted. His ignorant statement still burns in my mind when I heard it.

SWBTATTReg

(22,117 posts)
5. Thanks. I just want to make sure that all know what this d**kwad said and that his words come...
Mon Mar 16, 2020, 01:17 PM
Mar 2020

back to bite his damn a&& everyday of his f**king miserable life.

Latest Discussions»General Discussion»Need some quotes on presi...