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Former United States Senator

Jim DeMint is a former United States Senator from South Carolina, born on September 2, 1951. During his tenure as a Senator, he actively promoted conservative agendas and achieved significant accomplishments in both politics and business.

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“From a policy standpoint, the Judeo-Christian principles are important.”

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“Heritage will remain, first and foremost, a research institute dedicated to impeccable research and data-driven policy analysis.”

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“I can tell you if you look at the polls, Democrats, Republicans, Independents, they do not think we should increase the debt limit.”

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“I don't need to be asking for money for local museums and other projects just to make me look good back home.”

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“I know I was a businessman for years, and I stayed up countless nights worrying about having to let one person go. It's a terrible thing to do.”

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“I like to be a strategic policy guy.”

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“I would support a devolution of power out of Washington for education, health care, transportation.”

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“Sometimes people credit me for the Tea Party. It's actually the other way around.”

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“The Heritage Foundation is the premier think tank, research organization. The premier idea group for the conservative movement.”

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“We have this kind of revolving door, we don't have a permanent class of millionaires in America like a lot of other countries.”

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“We must now make clear to Lebanon that it will not benefit from U.S. assistance and support as long as it harbors this brutal terrorist and murder.”

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“We need comprehensive reform that will make America the best place in the world to invest and do business.”

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“What happens in the Senate is the Republicans sink to the lowest common denominator.”

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“As more people rely on government programs, the harder it becomes to conduct the necessary reforms to preserve them to help our society's most vulnerable.”

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“California is going to take themselves off the cliff culturally and economically, fiscally. They are going to be at the trough in Washington wanting a bailout.”

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“Well, one of the most important things for Americans to be reminded of is that a lot of the exceptional nature of our country is founded in Judeo-Christian values that promotes individualism, personal responsibility, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to family, charity.”

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“I don't think we need to extend unemployment any further without paying for it, and without making some modifications such as turning it into a loan at some point. It then encourages people to go back to work.”

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“I have been on shop floors. I have talked to a lot of the companies that create jobs in South Carolina and across the country. And what they want is less regulation.”

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“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.”

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“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.”

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“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 senators to pave local parking lots and build local sewer plants. These parochial interests are getting in the way of the national interests.”

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“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.”

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“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.”

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“Democrats are making it clear that they intend to use our economic crisis to rush through their longtime liberal goals without public scrutiny or debate. ... This will increase burdens on taxpayers and take a significant step toward socialized medicine.”

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“Democrats have chosen not to defend the Marine Corps, but to pander to anti-war protesters and Berkeley officials that are actively trying to impede military recruitment.”

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“I don't even like playing a contentious role.”

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“I don't have the support inside Washington or even inside my own party.”

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“I have no plans to run for president.”

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About the Author

Born: September 2, 1951
Known for: Former United States Senator
Quotes: 78

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