Tom Davis Quotes on America (3 Quotes)

We're the capital of the free world. We are spending billions of dollars and, more importantly, American blood to bring democracy and self-determination to the people of Iraq and Afghanistan. For more than two centuries, D.C. residents have fought in 10 wars and paid billions of dollars in federal taxes. They have fought to bring democratic freedoms to people in distant lands. But here, they lack what is arguably the most fundamental right of all.

This is a debate the American people need to have, but I think we have more important priorities right now -- getting tax cuts, getting this economy moving, getting an education reform package, patients' bill of rights -- these are, I think, higher priorities for the American people,

The task before us is considerable. The American people want the facts, ... It's about getting the facts, not getting even.