I have no plans to run for president. Jim DeMint More Quotes by Jim DeMint More Quotes From Jim DeMint 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. Jim DeMint government country children The hope and change the Democrats had in mind was nothing more than a retread of the failed and discredited socialist policies that have been the enemy of freedom for centuries all over the world. I fear America is teetering towards tyranny. Jim DeMint mind america enemy Since the dawn of time, traditional marriage - the union between one man and one woman - has been the building block of civilization, and at no point in our nation's history has that foundation been under more severe attack than now. Jim DeMint block men civilization Many Democrats are sincere in their desire to help others. Jim DeMint sincere helping-others desire The Heritage Foundation is the premier think tank, research organization. The premier idea group for the conservative movement. Jim DeMint organization ideas thinking Well, one of the most important things for Americans to be reminded of is that a lot of the exceptional nature of our country is founded in Judeo-Christian values that promotes individualism, personal responsibility, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to family, charity. Jim DeMint strong christian country If a person wants to be publicly gay, they should not be teaching in the public schools. Jim DeMint gay teaching school I drive Fords, and I've driven American cars all my life, and I want to have a strong American manufacturing sector, especially in automobiles. Jim DeMint car strong want A free and stable Iraq will be a shining light against the shadow of Islamic extremism. Jim DeMint islamic iraq light I went through two pretty dark years being fed up with the system and frustrated with my own party after two disastrous elections in 2006 and 2008. Jim DeMint party dark years The Tea Party doesn't like politicians. Jim DeMint politician party tea A-PLUS Act - allow states to operate like charter schools. Jim DeMint plus states school Marriage is a religious and state issue. Jim DeMint issues states religious NCLB should be called "More Children Left behind". Jim DeMint left-behind should children Eliminating business taxes makes US best at manufacturing. Jim DeMint manufacturing eliminating taxes Allow states to opt out of No Child Left Behind. Jim DeMint left-behind states children Gay marriage considered immoral by all the world's religions. Jim DeMint gay-marriage gay world Quantitative easing prints money & causes inflation. Jim DeMint inflation print causes Spending is an addiction. Jim DeMint spending addiction No funding for Planned Parenthood; protect the unborn. Jim DeMint funding parenthood protect