Trey Gowdy Quotes & Sayings (Page 2)

“When you go into public service, you understand you're trading something. You want to feel good about what you do, but you're not going to make what people in private sector make.”

“I thought that was the crown jewel of the reporter's resume - to actually go to jail protecting a source.”

“When people in positions of trust mislead us - either recklessly, negligently or intentionally - that impacts the republic.”

“Benghazi matters because Americans deserve to know the truth from those entrusted to lead and govern.”

“For 16 years I spoke in trial metaphors, and perhaps I need to get out of that habit.”

“I believe being a good senator requires two things. Number one, acumen. Number two, interest.”

“I do not want to stay in Washington.”

“I was on the campaign trail for 18 months. I never got a question about the District of Columbia in South Carolina.”

“It always matters whether or not you can trust your government.”

“The notion that the First Amendment has no limitations whatsoever is balderdash.”