The other day the President said, I know youve had some rough times, and I want to do something that will show the nation what faith that I have in you, in your maturity and sense of responsibility. He paused, then said, would you like a puppy? – Dan Quayle
I spend a great deal of time with the President. We have a very close, personal, loyal relationship. Im not, as they say, a potted plant in these meetings. – Dan Quayle