Debates, I hate.

- George H. W. Bush

But I do think its necessary to have debates.

- Geraldine Ferraro

I think it's really unfortunate that academics have been sidelined in most important policy debates.

- Juan Cole

If we're going to have debates, let's have real debates.

- Jim Lehrer

Debates are boring.

- Mario Cuomo

Debates require a lot of hard work and preparation. If you try to wing it, it shows.

- Mark McKinnon

I love having debates with people when they are debates but some people, you just can't. Some people shouldn't be given the oxygen.

- Russell T Davies