Political Quotes

“note that paragraph about Social Security. ``. . . The system can be saved.'' I had read it. I went up to Senator Dole on the floor and said, ``Bob, if you think that, and I think you are right, oughtn't we give it one more try?'' He asked me if I could meet with him the next day. Both of us were planning vacations, but this came first. At 4 o'clock next, Tuesday, January 4, we met in his office. I give you now the events of the next 13 days. They are written from my daily schedule, but think Bob Dole all along. Tuesday, January 4, 1983, 4:30 p.m.: Senators Dole and Moynihan meet with Robert J. Myers re Social Security. Wednesday, January 5, 2:00 p.m.: Senator Moynihan meets privately with Alan Greenspan, Congressman Conable and Robert J. Myers re Social Security. 4:30 p.m.: Meeting at James Baker's residence with Senator Dole, Cong. Conable, Robert J. Myers and Alan Greenspan. Friday, January 7, 8:30 a.m.: Meeting at Blair House re Social Security. 2:30 p.m.: Senators Dole and Moynihan meet with Robert J. Myers. Saturday, January 8, 9:30 a.m.: All-day confidential meeting at residence of James Baker--also with Richard Darman. Tuesday, January 11, 5:15 p.m.: Confidential meeting at Blair House. Wednesday, January 12, 3:15 p.m.: Meeting re Social Security at Blair House. Friday, January 14, 10:30 a.m.: Meeting with David Stockman, Richard Darman and Robert Myers in Senator Moynihan's office.…”