Lincoln Chafee quotes

Lincoln Chafee is an American politician known for his service as governor of Rhode Island and as a U.S. senator. His career has been notable for his shifts between the Republican, Independent, and Democratic parties. He has also run as a presidential candidate, promoting moderate and libertarian positions. Here are 18 of his quotes:

Trust is built with consistency. (Lincoln Chafee)
In the executive branch, winning by a whisker is as good as winning in a landslide, but not so in the Senate. View quote
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In the world of diplomacy, some things are better left unsaid. View quote
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Reform of the medical liability system should be considered as part of a comprehensive response to surging medical malpractice premiums that endanger Americans' access to quality medical care. View quote
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President Obama knows that wars are not to be entered into lightly; he knows that overseas conflicts don't only do damage in the land in which they are fought, but in the land of those who fight them, as well. View quote
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Anger's not a good emotion. View quote
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Let me ask you: Should only children of the wealthy have access to quality early education? Should only children of the wealthy have access to a college degree? The answer - the only answer - is: no. View quote
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Israelis can be proud of the vibrant democracy that they have created, and I know that many Rhode Islanders share my deep appreciation for the close friendship between our two nations. View quote
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I remember my Republican Party as fiscally conservative, as caring about the environment. View quote
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American education is still the wonder of the world, and we must open the schoolhouse doors, not close them. View quote
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The lack of fiscal responsibility is one of the main reasons I finally left my old Party. (Lincoln Chafee)
Well, usually when you talk about a mandate, you're talking about an overwhelming win. I don't think by any measurement the 2004 election was an overwhelming win. View quote
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Students of America, working families of America: President Obama will not turn his back on you. View quote
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I was born in 1953, so that's the Eisenhower administration. View quote
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A strong, educated middle class is what made America the greatest country in the world. View quote
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I had supported Governor George W. Bush over Senator John McCain in the 2000 Rhode Island presidential primary. View quote
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America stood at the summit of power, emerging from the Cold War as an economic, cultural and military force without equal. View quote
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As a former Republican, I represent a group of Americans who all too often have no one to speak for them. This group doesn't necessarily have a name. We've been called 'moderates,' but that term can be misleading. View quote
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Occupation: American Politician
Born: March 26, 1953
Quotes count: 18