Jim DeMint Quotes & Sayings (Page 4)

“Well, I'm not trying to get rid of the unions, but I am saying that they appear to be an antiquated concept in today's economy.”

“I don't have many litmus tests, but this is one: Any candidate who doesn't understand that we need to balance the budget should not be president of the United States.”

“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.”

“You've 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.”

“I've developed a lot of reform proposals myself and been accused of trying to destroy Social Security, when the whole point was to try to save it. I think most people know that Social Security is bankrupt.”

“So, the point I'm making is, we are not going to cut spending in Washington if we think it's the job of every congressman and senator is to pave local parking lots and build local sewer plants. These parochial interests are getting in the way of the national interests.”

“What we need is some people to stand up with the courage of their convictions, to do what they promised when they ran for election, and fight to stop Obamacare.”

“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.”

“I'd like to see a Republican Party that embraces a lot of the libertarian ideas.”

“American businesses and upper incomes pay a larger portion of the federal taxes of our national taxes than any country in the world.”