I mean, that’s why people respect Hillary Clinton so much, because nobody takes a punch like her. She’s the strongest, smartest punching bag in the world.
Leslie Knope
- Played by
- Amy Poehler
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Leslie Knope is a character from Parks and Recreation with 5 quotes on QuoteGeek.
I’m going to see my mom. She’s a big mucky-muck in the county school system. She’s my hero. How do I explain her? She’s as respected as Mother Theresa, she’s as powerful as Stalin, and she’s as beautiful as Margaret Thatcher.
Leslie Knope
Sir? This is a children’s slide. You’re not allowed to sleep here.
Leslie Knope
These people are members of the community that care about where they live. So what I hear when I’m being yelled at is people caring loudly at me.
Leslie Knope
This is where the rubber of government meets the road of actual human beings.
Leslie Knope