WIST Quotations

Gingrich, Newt -- (1989)

Dave — Sun, 01 Feb 2004 16:00:00 +0000

The idea that a congressman would be tainted by accepting money from private industry or private sources is essentially a socialist argument.

Newt Gingrich (b. 1943) American politician [Newton Leroy Gingrich]
(1989)

Interview when asked about lobbyist contributions to his campaign

Dave — Tue, 06 Jul 2004 17:54:14 +0000

In every election in American history both parties have their clichés. The party that has the clichés that ring true wins.

Newt Gingrich (b. 1943) American politician [Newton Leroy Gingrich]
International Herald Tribune, Paris (1 Aug 1988)

Dave — Wed, 23 Sep 2015 13:25:12 +0000

Perseverance is the hard work you do after you get tired of doing the hard work you already did.

Newt Gingrich (b. 1943) American politician [Newton Leroy Gingrich]
Renewing American Civilization, Lecture 2 “Personal Strength” (1993)

Dave — Sun, 01 Feb 2004 16:00:00 +0000

If Thomas Edison’s invention of the electric bulb were reported on tonight’s evening news, it would be reported as a threat to the candle industry.

Newt Gingrich (b. 1943) American politician [Newton Leroy Gingrich]
Speech at the Internet Commerce Expo (1999)