I have no trouble with my enemies. I can take care of my enemies in a fight. But my friends, my goddamned friends, they’re the ones who keep me walking the floor at nights!
Meaning of the quote
This quote is saying that the president's enemies are not really a problem for him, because he can deal with them easily. But his friends, even the ones he's close to, are the ones who really cause him trouble and keep him up at night worrying. Sometimes the people we care about the most can be the hardest to handle.
About Warren G. Harding
Warren G. Harding was the 29th president of the United States, serving from 1921 until his death in 1923. Despite being a popular president during his time in office, he was later embroiled in scandals like the Teapot Dome scandal and an extramarital affair, which tarnished his legacy. Harding lived in rural Ohio and had a successful career as a newspaper publisher and politician before becoming president.
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