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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.

Jim DeMint

I think I’m the only senator who does not see a president when I look in the mirror.
JIM DEMINT

Mirrors President Thinking
We know from our own history that democratic institutions take decades to mature, and we know from past conflicts that freedom is not free.
JIM DEMINT

Conflict Freedom Mature Past
Well, we lost a lot of our independence already. We are dependent on China for credit. We are dependent on Middle Eastern countries for energy supplies. And many Americans are dependent on the government for their income, health care, education of their children, food stamps.
JIM DEMINT

Children Country Government
The Tea Party doesn’t like politicians.
JIM DEMINT

Party Politician Tea
I just want people to know that if they want to change the direction of the country, they can do it, but only if they’re active, informed, and engaged.
JIM DEMINT

Country People Want
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.
JIM DEMINT

Cutting Jobs Thinking
I would support a devolution of power out of Washington for education, health care, transportation.
JIM DEMINT

Care Devolution Support
NCLB should be called “More Children Left behind”.
JIM DEMINT

Behind Children
No funding for Planned Parenthood; protect the unborn.
JIM DEMINT

Funding Parenthood Protect
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.
JIM DEMINT

Night Worry Years
Government-run schools can’t instill morals and character.
JIM DEMINT

Character Running School
I like to be a strategic policy guy.
JIM DEMINT

Guy Policy Strategic
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.
JIM DEMINT

Demand Fuel Government
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.
JIM DEMINT

Creating Government Rights
Anyone who says the Republicans have been irresponsible aren’t looking at the facts.
JIM DEMINT

Country Facts People Republican
Allow states to opt out of No Child Left Behind.
JIM DEMINT

Behind Children Left States

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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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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