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Jesse Ventura (born July 15, 1951) is an American politician, professional wrestler, actor, and author. He served as the 38th Governor of Minnesota from 1999 to 2003, elected as a member of the Reform Party, making him one of the few third-party candidates to win a gubernatorial election in U.S. history. Ventura gained fame as a professional wrestler under the ring name 'Jesse Ventura' in the AWA and WWF, winning multiple championships. After retiring from wrestling, he pursued acting, appearing in films like 'Predator' and 'The Running Man.' His political career began as mayor of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, before his successful gubernatorial run. Known for his blunt style and populist views, he advocated for tax cuts, government transparency, and civil liberties. Ventura is also a bestselling author and media commentator. His life exemplifies a unique crossover from sports entertainment to political leadership.

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Famous Jesse Ventura Quotes

“I view the United States, today, much like East Berlin. And I'm off the grid. I've tried for 20 years to warn the country about the Democrats and Republicans, and nobody's listening.”

“I think they should let gays in the military because we are the United States of America. And if a gay person wants to serve his or her country, why should they not be allowed to?”

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“One out of four people internationally believe if their country goes to war, The United States would be the opponent. As a veteran, I hang my head in shame over that.”

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“I have an honorable discharge from the United States Navy. Hillary Clinton don't have one. Bill Clinton don't have one. Trump don't have one. Obama don't have one.”

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“I wish everyone in this country could magically leave the country for six months and view the United States from the outside for six months, and I think you'd see a new perspective to the people of this country.”

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“In the United States, if you buy a property and you're a good citizen, and you improve that property, what do they do to you? They tax you more. So they penalize you for good behavior.”

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“The war on drugs causes other supplemental crimes to take place because of the original illegality of it. But then again, that's the other reason that they're fighting it is the corporate prisons they have now. Because they've privatized all our prisons, corporations have to make money, and the only way they can make money is, I believe, the prisons have to be at least 80-90 percent full. That's why the United States - which is home of the brave, land of the free - we have more people in prison than any other country in the world.”

“If I can get on the presidential ballot in all 50 states and be allowed into the debates, I'd not only run, I'd win.”

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“We're the Fascist States of America today, not the United States of America, because the corporations are in power.”

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“Students often approached me about state-paid tuition while I was out campaigning. After I explained to them that if the state pays their tuition now, they will pay higher taxes to pay other people's tuition for the rest of their lives, most of them ended up agreeing with me.”

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Book:I Ain't Got Time to Bleed: Reworking the Body Politic from the Bottom Up

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“Anyone can run for office. When I ran for Governor of Minnesota, the only requirement was that you had to be a state resident. I believe you had to be over thirty five years old, something like that. That's the way our country was founded. That anyone can run for office. That you're not required to be a lawyer, you're not required to be anything.”

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Author:Jesse Ventura

“I don't have to muzzle myself when I'm a civilian. When you're a governor, you kind of have to do it, because you represent the whole state. You have to leave your personal opinions to yourself a lot. I learned that.”

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“I follow the teachings of Major General Smedley Darlington Butler, United States Marine Corps. He won two Congressional Medals of Honor, and he wrote the highly controversial antiwar book 'War is a Racket.'”

“I think that when Americans go to vote, states should not list what party the candidates are affiliated with. That would require voters to actually think and get to know a candidate instead of voting for their favorite gang. 'Oh, this guy is a Republican, so he must be good.'”

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“People in this country need to understand when you go to any airport in the United States, you are not protected by the Constitution or the Bill of Rights. They can do anything they want to you, and there is no where you can go to seek redress.”

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“I believe in the separation of church and state. We all have our own religious beliefs. There are people out there who are atheists, who don't believe at all. . . . They are citizens of Minnesota, and I have to respect that.”

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Book:Sh*t Politicians Say: The Funniest, Dumbest, Most Outrageous Things Ever Uttered By Our

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