Political Quotes

“I thank the gentleman from Kentucky for his stout and devout effort to highlight the differences between socialism and capitalism. Just as you have heard, this really is a stark difference. It really is about what was this Nation founded upon. What was it that our Founding Fathers had in mind that was so important to who we are? What were they doing to escape other systems of government to come here to create what has been and will continue to be the most accommodating and perfect form of government ever created? And why has it survived longer than any other form of government? It is because it highlights and allows the human spirit to prevail in all situations. And if you look at just what the definition of socialism is, it does, I think--for anybody out there who looks at this--it does give them pause. If you look at Merriam-Webster, the definition of socialism is: ``Any of various economic and political theories advocating collective or governmental ownership and administration of the means of production and distribution of goods.'' So rather than an individual saying: Hey, listen, I have got an idea. I am willing to risk my resources. I am willing to put everything I have into this to succeed under a system of capitalism. Under a system of socialism it would be: No, no, no, sorry. The government is going to be in control of this, and if the government sees this as a good thing, then it will allow it to go forward.…”