29 Quotes by Joe Lockhart

There is a real danger here that this can become a political issue, that this young boy will be a political football. And I think the president has made it very clear to everyone that they ought to stay away from politics here and stick to what the facts and the law dictate.

Never thought that 'body slam' would become a literal phrase in politics.

What do you expect you're going to do when you run for office? ... You're going to go to your friends.

I would suggest that if you want to report the story, you start by talking to Mr. Woodward and Mr. Bennett and establish the facts, ... Why don't you start with Mr. Bennett, who, if you have all read The Washington Post this morning, will see that he says that he did not violate attorney-client privilege.

I think that if that is his intention, he will be sorely disappointed.

I think that the president believes that is a period of time that he's put behind him, that the country has put behind him. I think Congressman Forbes ... was extremely uncomfortable remaining in the Republican Party and he was someone welcome in the Democratic Party.

I think commenting on that would break the basic tenets of the news blackout,

While we've made great advances in reducing crime overall across the country, the president wants to reinforce the message of how crucial it is that schools are safe and that discipline is restored.

We have been through six years and $60 million, ... It's certainly our hope that they report out in a way that's done quickly ... that's consistent with the statute and done without regard to politics.