Enzi Quotes

Leaders should not just talk about - but walk the walk of - fiscal conservatism. ~ Michael Enzi

You have a destiny. You aren't allowed to know it. ~ Tamora Pierce

We are truly one nation, under God, indivisible and that we must remain so in the face of any threat to ensure our country remains strong, united and free. ~ Michael Enzi

I think we need to find somebody that can meet that standard. ~ Michael Enzi

One of my favorite things - and I am sure everybody else's in this Chamber - is to give away money. You really don't get much opposition when you give away money. ~ Michael Enzi

If you're not at the table, you're on the menu. ~ Michael Enzi

The American people need to know that money is being used effectively because frankly, the nation can't afford careless spending, no matter how well-intentioned. ~ Michael Enzi

When terrorists attacked the symbols of our national unity and strength, they failed to realize that they were just symbols of our strength. The real strength of our nation comes from our people - not our buildings. ~ Michael Enzi

The base of our party is commonsense conservatives.If the Republican Party gets back to that base, I think our party's going to be stronger and there's not going to be a need for a third party. ~ Michael Enzi

In the past six months, our federal government has devised a dozen strategies to save America's financial markets. Each plan has been more costly, more risky, and less aligned with the principles of our country's free market economy than the last. I am disappointed to say that this latest plan puts all the rest of them to shame. ~ Michael Enzi

If we bankrupt America, we will all pay the price. ~ Michael Enzi

It isn't just we humans and the big animals who have their own gods. The great things of this world--rivers, mountains, lakes, forests--have their own gods as well. The very large ones have more than one god. Old Zekoi is one, because the rivers and streams that come to him have their own gods. If you deal with one god--as you now have--you will see others. Treat them with respect if they come to you. Most will not say as much, but they are often called to battle against Uusoae, the Queen of Chaos. Our tribute, prayers, and respect give them strength to keep fighting, somehow. ~ Tamora Pierce

I think we have got to get the Republicans and the Democrats to get back to what I call the fiscal conservative, the issues that drive the tea parties. ~ Michael Enzi

I used to be a retailer, and I find it discouraging when somebody comes in and they pick something up and they say, 'Now if you'll sell it to me without the sales tax, I'll buy it.' ~ Michael Enzi