Allen West (politician) quotes

We must never forget why we have, and why we need our military. Our armed forces exist solely to ensure our nation is safe, so that each and every one of us can sleep soundly at night, knowing we have 'guardians at the gate.' (Allen West (politician))
Our soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines and Coast Guardsmen volunteer to protect and defend this country and all its citizens, and do so with honor, integrity and excellence. Our nation continually asks them to do more and more, with less and less. View quote
Allen West (politician)
One of the critical issues that we have to confront is illegal immigration, because this is a multi-headed Hydra that affects our economy, our health care, our health care, our education systems, our national security, and also our local criminality. View quote
Allen West (politician)
In the real world, I see conservatives volunteering at adoption agencies, at churches, at bake sales and the local American Legion Post while the only charity a progressive sends is a smug sermon on fair share and what fairness is. View quote
Allen West (politician)
I'm a conservative because I believe in peace - real peace, not just the peace of mind. I'm a conservative because we understand that real peace comes from the Marine Corps, not the Peace Corps. View quote
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There's nothing on this green earth that a liberal progressive fears more than a black American who wants a better life and a smaller government. View quote
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When more Americans prefer freebies to freedom, these great United States will become a fertile ground for tyranny. View quote
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Leadership is about being a servant first. View quote
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We believe in humility and integrity, the spirit of one people, bound together under God. We understand that the Constitution was written to control and regulate the government, not the people. View quote
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Of course we have compassion. We just don't believe the safety net should be used as a hammock. View quote
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We must not allow the liberals to move us away from the conservative values of the American past which sustain our present and shall secure our future. As for me and my family, we will serve God, we will serve this constitutional republic, we will serve America. (Allen West (politician))
This is what America is about when it comes to understanding that it is equal opportunity versus equal achievement. Each and every one of us has the opportunity for greatness in this country. View quote
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Nowadays, many Americans have forgotten the meaning and traditions of Memorial Day. At cemeteries across the country, the graves of the fallen are sadly ignored, and worse, neglected. View quote
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As a 22-year Army Veteran who served in Operations Desert Storm and Iraqi Freedom, and as a Civilian Advisor to the Afghan Army in Operation Enduring Freedom, I understand both the gravity of giving the order, and the challenge of carrying it out. View quote
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This liberal progressive agenda... is the antithesis of who we are as a constitutional republic. View quote
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I support transitioning from the progressive tax to a flat tax system - both individual and corporate/business. View quote
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I think we have to understand that when tolerance becomes a one-way street, it will lead to cultural suicide. We should not allow the Muslim Brotherhood or associated groups to be influencing our national security strategy. View quote
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While there are towns and cities still planning Memorial Day parades, many have not held a parade in decades. Some think the day is for honoring anyone who has died, not just those fallen in service to our country. View quote
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I do not believe having a baby is punishment. View quote
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When dealing with illegal immigration, the answer is simple; enforce Constitutional mandates, and you will protect Floridians and the American people. View quote
Allen West (politician)
From 1971 onwards, the Memorial Day holiday was officially observed on the last Monday in May and became the unofficial start of the summer, with barbecues, blockbuster movie openings and mattress sales. (Allen West (politician))
Conservatives understand that the power that binds our republic together is fierce independence held high on the shoulders of compassion. View quote
Allen West (politician)
The republic I fell in love with, the republic I risked my life to defend, the values I hold dear, the integrity that we all share - these do not know prejudice and they do not accept partiality. View quote
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Compassion comes from a choice and not the liberal definition of a choice - the choice to say I can do with a little less so my brother can have a little more. View quote
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I don't look to a man to get pride in myself. It's not about having a black president, it's about having a good president, and I think that's the most important thing. View quote
Allen West (politician)

Allen West (politician)

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Occupation: American Politician
Born: February 7, 1961
Quotes count: 67
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