Romano Prodi Quotes

I think when you've been in office for a long time, you have a record, and that record is fair game.

Tony Blair is an extremely popular figure in North America. His memoir is refreshing, both for its candour and vivid portrayal of political life.

I have extremely friendly feelings for German chancellor. I think Angela Merkel is very courageous, and that is one reason I have such great respect for her. But I also know that she has now survived French presidents for 12 years. I am constantly trying to imagine all the mistakes my predecessors made and to avoid repeating them.

The shortcomings of America's political leaders do not stop at our borders.

I was a Member of the European Parliament for a period of time and I saw a lot of European laws and treaties.

The Canadian government continues to say they will not help us if we go to war with Iraq. However, the prime minister of Canada said he'd like to help, but he's pretty sure that last time he checked, Canada had no army.

Nikki Haley is a proven leader. And that is what she should be judged on.

You know, Theresa May, she's doing the best she can with not a great hand, a little bit like Chase Carey really.

Tony Blair is one of the most significant world leaders of the modern era. He has a remarkable story to tell. His tenure as prime minister was marked by close relationships with Presidents Clinton and George W. Bush, and he enjoys a profile in this country that is rare among foreign leaders.

Boris Johnson's experience in life is telling a lot of porkies about the European Union in Brussels and then becoming prime minister.

Obama has made incredibly poor decisions that have made us less safe.

Gary Johnson's refusal or inability to name a single foreign leader, current or former, whom he admired, showed that he is not ready for the presidency.

I've been involved in politics for quite some time. I've held positions, and my experiences are very deep, and I think I have the capacity, the courage, and the character to institute the kinds of reforms that are so desperately needed.

I am definitely a Hillary, a Secretary Clinton supporter. I think that she's got the experience and the leadership capabilities to be the next president - and most importantly, her understanding of domestic and foreign policy and social issues.

Being a former first lady doesn't prepare you to be president.

No prime minister, no government can expect to be unanswerable or unchallenged.

I don't pick the leader of another party. Likud picked Netanyahu.

What gets you out of bed in the morning? This is a question I'm often asked as a politician. It tends to be closely followed by a dozen other questions about what I'll do in 'x' scenario or whether I'll resign if 'y' happens.

Prime Minister Abe's leadership diplomacy was truly amazing. I don't think I can match that.

I have been responsible for so many fronts in the past: The National Front, the United Front; the UNPA, too, was created by me.

I had a very good relationship with President Bill Clinton when I was prime minister.

Prime Minister Abe's top-level relation-building is tremendous. I can't do the same.

In 2008, many Democrats and Republicans believed Hillary Clinton to be a responsible public leader - a firm hand on the wheel, experienced in matters of diplomacy, conflict, and national interest. The 3 A.M. phone call was a question mark with Barack Obama, but not for Hillary Clinton.

The lesson is that my support for American policy counts for nothing.

In 2015, Arvind Kejriwal was not tested. But in 2020, he has been tested and he has failed.