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Mark Sanford Biography

U.S. Representative

Mark Sanford is an American politician born on May 28, 1960. He served as the Governor of South Carolina and later as a U.S. Representative. His tenure was marked by both policy achievements and personal controversies.

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“I think it would be nearly impossible to find someone who has contributed more to South Carolina than Carroll Campbell. His efforts to transform South Carolina's economy and raise our state's income levels are still paying dividends today.”

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“I think it would be much better for the country and for (Clinton) personally (to resign). I come from the business side. If you had a chairman or president in the business world facing these allegations, he'd be gone.”

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“"I've become a huge fan of term limits," the former aide said, "because Armey and the others in leadership used to be just like you and your crew in their approach to spending. They have changed over the years."”

Years Said Political Used Politics Term Fans Changed Huge Like You Limits Approach Spending Used To Be Former Crew Term Limits

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“I was assigned to a medical unit and was part of a group receiving men returning from theater headed to hospital care, many forever maimed with life-altering wounds. It made a strong impression because wounded men and body bags come back to home districts, not Washington, D.C., and accordingly, there is no more sacred vote than those surrounding war where life hangs in the balance.”

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“The top threat that gets very little focus from Washington these days is what Adm. Mike Mullen identified as the biggest threat to the U.S.: the American debt.”

Littles Focus Threat Debt These Days Mike

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“I am one imperfect man saved by God's grace.”

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“In not my, but our collective hands, is held the promise of change.”

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“Parents with meager means have the same aspirations for their children as other parents. Children from poor families have the same needs as other children.”

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“Too many people in government seem to think they are above regular folks, and I said I would expect humility in the way each member of my team served- that they would recognize that the taxpayer is boss.”

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“Sin is ground in the notion of what is there that I want.”

Want Sin Notion

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“Too many people, because they were white and poor, black and rich, or just plain busy with something other than politics, have felt they had no voice in our government.”

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About the Author

Born: May 28, 1960
Known for: U.S. Representative
Quotes: 12

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