The Conscience of a Conservative
A source page for quotes linked to Barry Goldwater.
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“You don't need to be straight to fight and die for your country. You just need to shoot straight.”
“The income tax created more criminals than any other single act of government.”
“You don't have to be straight to be in the military; you just have to be able to shoot straight.”
Source: The Conscience of a Conservative
“I think every good Christian ought to kick Falwell right in the ass.”
“I could have ended the war in a month. I could have made North Vietnam look like a mud puddle.”
“American business has just forgotten the importance of selling.”
“You've got to forget about this civilian. Whenever you drop bombs, you're going to hit civilians.”
“The only summit meeting that can succeed is one that does not take place.”
“It's political Daddyism and it's as old as demagogues and despotism.”
“Unlimited campaign spending eats at the heart of the democratic process.”
“The constitution is an instrument, above all, for LIMITING the functions of government.”
Source: The Conscience of a Conservative
“I fear Washington and centralized government more than I do Moscow.”
Source: Goldwater from A to Z: a critical handbook
“We have enough trouble with women without giving them M16 rifles.”
Source: The Conscience of a Conservative
“In your heart you know he's right.”
Source: Pure Goldwater
“Women are hard enough to handle now without giving them a gun!”
“It is impossible to maintain freedom and order and justice without religious and moral sanctions.”
Source: With No Apologies
Source: With No Apologies
“The Republicans have a positive talent for self-destruction.”