John Ensign quotes

John Ensign is an American veterinarian and former politician, best known for serving as a United States Senator from Nevada. His career in the Senate was marked by active involvement in health and economic issues. He resigned from the Senate following an ethics investigation. Here are 20 of his quotes:

Oftentimes, the more power and prestige a person achieves, the more arrogant a person can become. (John Ensign)
Human beings crave freedom at their core. View quote
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Seeking of the truth should be not only part of the Justice Department and part of our judicial system, but also should be... a goal of reporters today. View quote
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Medical liability reform is not a Republican or Democrat issue or even a doctor versus lawyer issue. It is a patient issue. View quote
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Until we can fully grasp the extent of corruption and fraud involved in the administration of the Oil-for-Food program, and until the United Nations decides to cooperate in the investigation, no American taxpayer dollars should go to the United Nations. View quote
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I believe that voting is the first act of building a community as well as building a country. View quote
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I can honestly say that being a United States senator has been the honor of my life. View quote
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I loved being in the Senate. That was a wonderful experience. View quote
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If you double count some votes, that makes other votes disenfranchised. View quote
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In 1998 Harry Reid and I had a very close race. It was less than a tenth of a percentage point. We had a reasonable recount. There were a lot of things that I could have pursued at the time, but I just felt that at the time that I should have, you know, conceded the race. View quote
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Think about how much it costs to incarcerate someone. Do we want them just sitting in prison, lifting weights, becoming violent and thinking about the next crime? Or do we want them having a little purpose in life and learning a skill? (John Ensign)
The act of voting by ordinary Iraqis in the face of extreme danger confirms President Bush's belief that people around the globe, when given a chance, will choose liberty and democracy over enslavement and tyranny. View quote
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For America's economic future to remain prosperous, we must encourage pro-growth policies so that we continue to be the leader in innovation and entrepreneurship. View quote
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Senator Kerry voted to undermine the troops in the field, and that is not only inexcusable, it is reprehensible. View quote
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The election in Iraq clearly demonstrates that Iraqi people are like people everywhere. They desire to create a future in an environment that is safe and allows them to reach their full potential as human beings, whatever that potential may be. View quote
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The Appropriations Committee in the Senate is out of control, out of control on spending. View quote
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If you find someone who agrees with you 80 percent of the time that is your friend not your enemy. View quote
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He has no credibility left. View quote
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The more generous the benefit, the easier you make it to stay on unemployment insurance, and the less incentive there is for people to actually go out and do what it takes to get a job. View quote
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Why can't DFW compete like San Francisco does with Oakland, like Miami does with Fort Lauderdale, and like Chicago O'Hare does with Midway? View quote
John Ensign

John Ensign

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Occupation: American Politician
Born: March 25, 1958
Quotes count: 20
Wikipedia: John Ensign

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