Over the years, we’ve heard politicians say some whoppers: really dumb things that make us think, “ooh, did he just say that?” Well, yes he did. And here they are, bookended by Tricky Dick himself:

1. Richard Nixon (1973) - “You know, I always wondered about that taping equipment but I’m damn glad we have it, aren’t you?” (Watergate. ‘Nuff said.)
2. Herbert Hoover (1929) - “The fundamental business of the country, that is, production and distribution of commodities, is on a sound and prosperous basis.” (The Stock Market Crash happened less than a week later.)
3. Bill Clinton (1998) - “That depends on what the meaning of ‘is’ is.” (Come on.)
4. Lyndon B. Johnson (1964) - “We still seek no wider war.” (They did.)
5. Mark Foley (1998) - “It’s vile. It’s more sad than anything else, to see someone with such potential throw it all down the drain because of a sexual addiction.” (This guy’s career was sunk when he was found to be “addicted” to sexy text messaging with male congressional pages.)
6. Jimmy Carter (1976) - “I’ve looked on a lot of women with lust. I’ve committed adultery in my heart many times.” (Ew.)
7. John McCain (2008) - “The fundamentals of the economy are strong.” (They really weren’t.)
8. George H.W. Bush (1988) - “Read my lips: no new taxes.” (Oh, there were new taxes.)
9. Bill Clinton (1998) - “I did not have sexual relations with that woman.” (He did.)
10. Richard M. Nixon (1973) - “I am not a crook.” (He was.)

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