Republicans Say the "Darnest Things"

Talking about the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina:

John G. Roberts Jr. can "be thankful that a tragedy has brought him some good."
---Pat Robertson, 700 Club, September 1st, 2005

"What I’m hearing which is sort of
scary is they all want to stay in Texas. Everyone is
so overwhelmed by the hospitality.

"And so many of the people in the arena here, you
know, were underprivileged anyway, so this--this (she
chuckles slightly) is working very well for them."
---Barbara Bush, September 5, 2005

“There May Be A Need To Look At Tougher Penalties On Those Who Decide To Ride It Out And Understand That There Are Consequences To Not Leaving”...
...Rick Santorum, Senator, September 6, 2005

Brownie, you’re doing a heck of a job...."
...George W. Bush, POTUS, September 4, 2005

had gone there (New Orleans) as a younger man to enjoy himself" occasionally too much,"
...George W. Bush POTUS, September 3, 2005