56 Quotes by Jim Clyburn

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

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.

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

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

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

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

I believe the American people spoke loud and clear to the Bush Administration in yesterday's election that they disapprove of the current direction in the war in Iraq. As a result, the President wasted no time in dumping Secretary Rumsfeld.

But reducing harmful emissions, abating our dependence on foreign oil and developing alternative renewable energy sources have benefits that go beyond environmental health, they improve personal health, enhance national security and encourage our nation's economic viability.