Jim Webb Quotes & Sayings

“The injustices endured by black Americans at the hands of their own government have no parallel in our history, not only during the period of slavery but also in the Jim Crow era that followed.”

“Affirmative action was designed to recognize the uniquely difficult journey of African-Americans. This policy was justifiable and understandable, even to those who came from white cultural groups that had also suffered in socio-economic terms from the Civil War and its aftermath.”

“I fought as an infantry Marine on one of the Vietnam War's harshest battlefields. After leaving the Marine Corps, I studied law and found a fulfilling career as an author and journalist. But again and again, I came back to the personal fulfillment that can only come from public service.”

“World War II brought the Greatest Generation together. Vietnam tore the Baby Boomers apart.”

“History shows that you can't - you can't have security in Southeast Asia without security in Northeast Asia. It's just the reality.”

“I believe anger is a wasted emotion, and I don't like to waste emotions.”

“I have decided to launch an Exploratory Committee to examine whether I should run for President in 2016.”

“I left the Democratic Party basically on issues of national security during the end of the Vietnam War.”

“I'm a Democrat, and I have strong reasons for being a Democrat.”

“If a minister can lead the Senate in prayer every day... what is so wrong with beginning every day of school with an ecumenical prayer?”