“Well, we lost a lot of our independence already. We are dependent on C...” — Jim DeMint Quote

“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.”

“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.”

“You've got the Democratic Party that now depends on more government spending and actual building the dependence on government in order to increase their political party.”

“Education is not just about going to school and getting a degree. It's about widening your knowledge and absorbing the truth about life.”

“I got my masters in social sciences and education at Stanford, and initially - this is back in 2002 or 2003 when I graduated - I wanted to move to D.C. and work on education reform, specifically with No Child Left Behind.”

“After two years at UCLA, I decided to leave. I was convinced that no amount of education would help a black man get a job.”