Quotes by

Jim DeMint

Well, purity – theres no purity in politics. – Jim DeMint

If you remember you just have one constituent, and thats God himself, and if you try to please him I think you usually come with a lot steadier pace and a lot more peace in your life. – Jim DeMint

I dont need to be asking for money for local museums and other projects just to make me look good back home. – Jim DeMint

Since the dawn of time, traditional marriage – the union between one man and one woman – has been the building block of civilization, and at no point in our nations history has that foundation been under more severe attack than now. – Jim DeMint

As more people rely on government programs, the harder it becomes to conduct the necessary reforms to preserve them to help our societys most vulnerable. – Jim DeMint

Youve got the Democratic Party that now depends on more government spending and actual building the dependence on government in order to increase their political party. – Jim DeMint

I just want people to know that if they want to change the direction of the country, they can do it, but only if theyre active, informed, and engaged. – Jim DeMint

We have been blessed with a healthy, growing economy, with more Americans going back to work, and with our Nation acting as a positive force for good in the world. – Jim DeMint

Marriage is a religious and state issue. – Jim DeMint

If we become too scared to confront the chief problems of our time, there is no hope of ever solving them. – Jim DeMint

I believed the only thing that could turn around this government spending and mounting debt would be if the people rose up. – Jim DeMint

We know from our own history that democratic institutions take decades to mature, and we know from past conflicts that freedom is not free. – Jim DeMint

Today is a celebration of hope for the Iraqi people. The Iraqi people can now take control of their government and their future by creating a society that protects the rights endowed to us by our creator – life, liberty and freedom. – Jim DeMint

Motorists who want to save money on gas will demand and buy more fuel-efficient vehicles. We should not limit their freedom with more government regulations. – Jim DeMint

Well, one of the most important things for Americans to be reminded of is that a lot of the exceptional nature of our country is founded in Judeo-Christian values that promotes individualism, personal responsibility, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to family, charity. – Jim DeMint

I would support a devolution of power out of Washington for education, health care, transportation. – Jim DeMint

Well, we lost a lot of our independence already. We are dependent on China for credit. We are dependent on Middle Eastern countries for energy supplies. And many Americans are dependent on the government for their income, health care, education of their children, food stamps. – Jim DeMint

One of the greatest titles in the world is parent, and one of the biggest blessings in the world is to have parents to call mom and dad. – Jim DeMint

I want to find the candidates who understand the principles of American exceptionalism and have the character, the courage, and the confidence to actually lead the greatest nation in the world. – Jim DeMint

The hope and change the Democrats had in mind was nothing more than a retread of the failed and discredited socialist policies that have been the enemy of freedom for centuries all over the world. I fear America is teetering towards tyranny. – Jim DeMint