"I've waffled before. I'll waffle again."
About Howard Dean
Howard Dean — Life and Legacy
Howard Dean, the former governor of Vermont, is a significant figure in American politics, particularly recognized for his role in shaping the Democratic Party's approach to grassroots activism. His tenure as chair of the Democratic National Committee introduced the '50-state strategy,' which aimed to strengthen the party's presence across all states, emphasizing inclusivity and engagement. Dean's perspective on leadership is encapsulated in his belief that effective leaders must take risks and listen to their constituents, as reflected in his quote, 'You have to be willing to take risks.' This highlights his commitment to bold decision-making and responsiveness in governance. Dean's advocacy for universal healthcare and progressive policies illustrates his dedication to social justice and equity. He famously stated, 'The future is not a gift, it is an achievement,' which emphasizes the necessity of active participation in shaping societal progress. His approach challenges the status quo, urging individuals to engage in the political process actively. Dean's insights into leadership and activism continue to resonate, inspiring a new generation of political engagement and advocacy, making his quotes relevant in today's political discourse.
Quote collection
Howard Dean quotes (page 1 of 6)
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"I still want to be the candidate for guys with Confederate flags in their pickup trucks."
"The State of the Union may look rosy from the White House balcony or the suites of George Bush's wealthiest donors. But hardworking Americans will see through this president's efforts to wrap his radical agenda with a compassionate ribbon."
"I was hoping to get a reception like this, I'd just hoped that it would be on Thursday night instead of Tuesday night."
"When you - when you - and this is still going on today - are making your money by pushing paper around, when you should be making your money by investing venture capital in various job-creating things, that makes it much harder to recover."
"I will use whatever position I have in order to root out hypocrisy. Democrats have strong moral values. Frankly, my moral values are offended by some of the things I hear on programs like "Rush Limbaugh," and we don't have to put up with that."
"At every turn when there has been an imbalance of power, the truth questioned, or our beliefs and values distorted, the change required to restore our nation has always come from the bottom up from our people."
"I'm a committed Christian. I worship in my own way. That's my business. That's not the business of the pharisees who are going to preach to me about what I do and then do something else."
"From a religious point of view, if God had thought homosexuality is a sin, he would not have created gay people."
"I'm just deeply disappointed that once again we may have to settle for the lesser of two evils."
"There is a Party of fiscal responsibility... economic responsibility... social responsibility... civic responsibility... personal responsibility... and moral responsibility. That party is the Democratic Party."
"I think with a lifetime appointment to the Supreme Court, you can't play, you know, hide the salami, or whatever it's called."
"We know that no one person can succeed unless everybody else succeeds."
"Tom DeLay ought to go back to Houston where he can serve his jail sentence."
"The Democratic Party, all the candidates from Washington, they all know each other, they all move in the same circles, and what I'm doing is breaking into the country club."
"I think the recovery hasn't been stronger because the hole that was dug for President Obama by the Bush administration was far worse than anybody could imagine, first of all."
"So what we - all we really want, I think, from the so-called Democratic wing of the Democratic Party is really to stand up for what we believe in."
"Every day it becomes clearer that this was the wrong war at the wrong time."
"I like John Kerry. I think he's intellectually curious and very thoughtful. I think he's deeply committed on issues like the environment. I think he's an internationalist, which I am."
"The fact is that we wouldn't be in Iraq if it weren't for Democrats like Senator Kerry."