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Jim Webb Quotes

American - Politician | February 9, 1946 -

The injustices endured by black Americans at the hands of their own government have no parallel in our history, not only during the period of slavery but also in the Jim Crow era that followed.

History Government Slavery Black Own

I have strong reasons for being a Democrat. Basically if you want true fairness in society, you want to give a voice in the corridors of power for the people who otherwise would not have it, I believe that will come from the Democratic Party.

Power People Society Believe Strong

One of the issues that I've raised on the Foreign Relations Committee, and I raised it when Secretary Locke came for his confirmation hearing, is, you know, it is in our benefit to develop a workable, positive formula with China.

Positive You Know Committee Hearing

World War II brought the Greatest Generation together. Vietnam tore the Baby Boomers apart.

Together War Baby World Generation

I'm probably more comfortable inside a Marine Corps rifle company than I am anywhere in my life.

Life I Am My Life Comfortable More

From the time I left the Marine Corps after serving as an infantry platoon and company commander in Vietnam, I decided that I would focus on immediate goals that inspired me to devote all of my energy to them, rather than putting together the more cautious and traditional building blocks of a predictable career.

Goals Time Focus Together Me Energy

I learned long ago on the battlefields of Vietnam that in a crisis, there is no substitute for clear-eyed leadership.

Leadership Long Crisis Vietnam

I left the Democratic Party basically on issues of national security during the end of the Vietnam War.

War End Security Party Vietnam War

I walk fast. I have an aversion to wasting time. My sense of constant motion is one of the reasons that my eldest daughter, Amy, nicknamed me 'the Tasmanian Devil' when she was in her teens.

Daughter Time Walk Me Devil Fast

I cannot conjure up an ounce of respect for Bill Clinton when it comes to the military. Every time I see him salute a Marine, it infuriates me. I don't think Bill Clinton cares one iota about what happens in a military unit.

Respect Time Me Think Military See

I have decided to launch an Exploratory Committee to examine whether I should run for President in 2016.

Run President Committee Launch

If I do commit myself to something, I will commit myself 100 percent.

Myself Will Something Commit Percent

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