Jim Clyburn Quotes

Last week in the Homeland Security Committee, Republicans were against port security; and today, one week after Democrats unveiled our Real Security Agenda, they're for it

Environmental protection doesn't happen in a vacuum. You can't separate the impact on the environment from the impact on our families and communities.

We have a moral responsibility to protect the earth and ensure that our children and grandchildren have a healthy and sustainable environment in which to live.

I'm heartened by the growing awareness of global warming among important communities and organizations in our nation.

Environmental policy must strike a balance between the earth's best interests and our citizen's pressing needs

The bottom line is that five million low-income Americans working full time for minimum wage, deserve a raise.

Education is the great equalizer, and shouldn't be limited to the wealthiest few.

Democrats believe we must have comprehensive health care reform that includes giving the federal government authority to negotiate lower prices with drug companies.

I have always abhorred the word racism. I never use it.

In particular, the emerging call from our nation's evangelicals to protect God's creation is substantial

I have no problems with private schools. I graduated from one and so did my mother.

Rep. James Clyburn, the state's only black congressman -- controls 20 percent to 25 percent of the primary vote.

You ought not be afraid of nuclear, but respectful of it. Yes, it has dangers, but it also has benefits. If not for nuclear, much of the medicine that's saving lives today would not be in existence.

A lot of very competent people sometimes make errors.

I admire and respect Bill Clinton. I think he was a great president.

Get yourself prepared, educationally and emotionally, and develop mental toughness. Don't ever give up.

If at first you don't succeed, try, try again. I lost three times before I got elected. There's no limit. Stay in pursuit of your dreams.

An ability to compromise is important. That means stepping back and getting the ego out of the way in order to accomplish what you want to get done.

I have no problems with private schools. I graduated from one and so did my mother. Private schools are useful and we often use public funds to pay for their infrastructures and other common needs.

Environmental policy must strike a balance between the earth's best interests and our citizen's pressing needs.