353 Quotes by J. C. Watts

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    The Democratic Party has taken the black community for granted and said, 'This is the most loyal constituency we have. They're not going anywhere.' But the Republican Party has said, 'That's the most loyal constituency Democrats have. They're not going anywhere. We've got to win without them.'

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    The conductor said that I won precisely because I made this mistake and managed to continue playing.

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    I do think, however, that there's a very diverse point of view in the African-American community. There's a lot of different voices that need to be heard. I don't claim and pretend to know the thoughts and opinions and ideas of all African-Americans.

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    The last few years have been a bit of a struggle. I got over the brain thing and my hand has come back nicely.

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    I think the Republican Party should be a pro-life party. I am pro-life. I do not apologize for that. On the flip side of that coin, the Republican Party has been big enough to allow pro-choice advocates to be heard.

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    The local business will be spun off to the shareholders so if somebody wanted to buy it it will be straightforward.

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    Republicans think that the NAACP is the only voice in the black community. It is a voice in the black community. But it's not the only voice.

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    I never got into politics for it to be a career. It doesn't take a lot of strength to hang on. It takes a lot of strength to let go.

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