Al Quotes
Different men named Al, and the history attached to each.
The name Al connects some very different figures here, from an infamous crime boss to two competing presidential candidates. For more on the man behind the crime reputation, see our Al Capone quotes.
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Al Gore adopted three utterly different personas in three national presidential debates.
Al Capone Quotes
They are superpower of villains. They are superpower of Al Capone.
One letter to bin Laden reveals that al Qaeda was working on chemical and biological weapons in Iran.
American Quotes
Herbert Hoover versus Al Smith in 1928 was one of the dirtiest elections in American history.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which historical figures named Al show up in these quotes?
Al Capone, Al Gore, and Al Smith all appear, spanning organized crime and two very different presidential campaigns.
Is there a quote about a contested or notably rough election?
Yes, one describes the 1928 race between Herbert Hoover and Al Smith as among the dirtiest in American history. For more on that period, see our American History quotes.
Does Al Capone get mentioned as a symbol rather than just a historical figure?
Yes, one quote uses him as shorthand for the idea of a criminal 'superpower,' comparing modern villains to his reputation. For more on him specifically, browse our Al Capone quotes.
Is Al Gore discussed in a political context here?
Yes, one quote frames support for Al Gore as conditional on his home state, a somewhat unusual political aside.
Do any of these Al quotes reference international conflict?
Yes, one references uprooting specific armed groups quickly, a more contemporary political and military reference than the others in this set.
One quote reaches all the way back to a bruising 1928 election, a reminder that dirty politics is nothing new. For more on that period, browse our American History quotes.
