EXCERPT:
The Tovia Singer Show, Israel National Radio
Alan Keyes
November 12, 2002
SINGER: Are you going to be running for president in the next opportunity that opens, Dr. Keyes?
KEYES: Well, I'm a Republican, and I think that as I assess the situation of the Bush administration, I'm like everybody else. They don't do things--some of the things they do I don't like, some of the things they do I like. I think, on balance, this president has been strong, and I will support him for reelection. So that takes care of 2004.
Beyond that, I think it's a matter of my own sense that I never got involved in politics anyway, except as I felt impelled to stand and speak for things that I deeply cared about. If it appears that I can do some good by doing that, I'll consider it again. If not, I'll support somebody who I think is going to do a good job for the country.
SINGER: Well, you know, you've transformed so many people. You've touched so many individuals around the world. When you spoke, when you raised your voice, when you--even during the debates, we listened to you. And people were stunned by your words; deeply touched. And I know that Jewish people and those Christians who have a deep love and affection of Israel are deeply moved by your support of the state of Israel, and we'll be watching you and we'll be supporting you in your, hopefully, upcoming run for presidency for heading the Republican Party.
It's so easy to coach from the perspective of a spectator.
If I'm drowning and I see someone offering a rope, I'm not going to pass it by because it isn't exactly the type I would have chosen.
Of course the ones who would let the rope pass are often the same ones with the loudest scream as they finally go under for the final time.