From the book, The 776 Stupidest Things Ever Said by Ross and Kathryn Petras, 1993.

1. Things are more like they are now than they have ever been.  President Gerald Ford.
2. In every country the Communists have taken over, the first thing they do is outlaw cockfighting.  John Monks, Oklahoma state representative.
3. All along the untrodden paths of the future, I can see the footprints of an unseen hand.  Sir Boyle Roche, Irish member of British Parliament.
4. The United States has much to offer the third world war.  Ronald Reagan, speaking about what the U.S has to offer the third world. He made this mistake nine times in the same speech.
5. Hawaii has always been a very pivotal role in the Pacific. It is in the Pacific. It is a part of the United States that is an island that is right here.  Vice-President Dan Quayle, giving a speech during a visit to Hawaii.
6. I am in control here. As of now, I am in control here in the White House.  Secretary of State Alexander Haig, after President Reagan was shot. He was actually fourth in line of succession.
7. When shall the lion of autocracy walk hand in hand with the floodgates of democracy?  James Sexton, Member of Parliament.
8. Why can't the Jews and the Arabs just sit down together and settle this like good Christians?  Overheard during a Congressional debate; also attributed to British politician Arthur Balfour.
9. Get the thing straight once and for all. The policeman isn't there to create disorder. The policeman is there to preserve disorder.  Chicago mayor Richard Daley.
10. We're finally going to wrassle to the ground this giant orgasm that is just out of control.  Arizona Senator Dennis DeConcini.
11. Why would we have different races if God meant us to be alike and associate with each other?  Lester Maddox, former Governor of Georgia.
12. That's the most unheard-of thing I ever heard of.  Senator Joseph McCarthy.
13. You know, I've always wondered about the taping equipment. But I'm damn glad we have it.  President Richard Nixon.