"God created mankind and then he created the Republican Party. And the Democratic Party is the child of a sad, sick political affair."
This quote by Paul Broun suggests that he perceives the Republican Party as a faithful representation of God's creation (i.e., mankind), implying it adheres to his divine design, while the Democratic Party is seen as a product of a flawed or immoral political relationship, potentially due to deviation from this perceived divine design. It's important to note that this perspective reflects Broun's personal beliefs and may not be shared by all Republicans or Democrats.
"The Devil is in the details, but so is science."
This quote by Paul Broun emphasizes that while diligence and careful attention to detail are crucial (the devil being in the details), it also underscores the value of scientific inquiry. In other words, uncovering truths and understanding complex phenomena often requires meticulous examination of seemingly minor aspects. This idea encapsulates the essential role that careful observation and analysis play in both troubleshooting challenges (the "devil" being obstacles to be overcome) and advancing scientific knowledge.
"Science, that's just a bunch of hooey. Whether it's evolution or embryonic stem-cell research or the idea that mankind, as opposed to God, is at the source of all life in the universe, the fact is that it's just not borne out in the evidence."
This quote by Paul Broun suggests a skepticism towards modern scientific theories such as evolution and stem-cell research, implying he considers them unfounded or baseless (the "hooey"). He asserts that these ideas are contradictory to his religious beliefs, positing that God, not mankind, is the source of all life in the universe. This perspective reflects a strong adherence to religious dogma over scientific evidence and theory.
"I've come to realize over the last several years that one man cannot change Washington, D.C., but millions of us together can."
This quote by Paul Broun underscores the power of collective action in bringing about change within a system as complex and influential as the U.S. government (Washington, D.C.). The sentiment is that individual efforts may be limited, but when united with others who share similar goals and values, the combined force can effect significant change. It highlights the importance of civic engagement and unity in driving societal progress.
"We've got a $16 trillion national debt, we are facing unprecedented problems with Obamacare, we're looking at ISIS. We need to start focusing on the real issues and not be distracted by things that don't really matter in the long run."
The quote emphasizes Congressman Paul Broun's focus on addressing critical issues facing the nation, rather than trivial matters. Specifically, he points out three main concerns: a large national debt of $16 trillion, challenges with Obamacare (Affordable Care Act), and the threat of ISIS terrorism. He suggests that it is essential for the country to prioritize these significant problems over less important distractions in order to find long-term solutions.
It teaches us how to run our lives individually. How to run our families, how to run our churches. But it teaches us how to run all our public policy and everything in society. And that's the reason, as your congressman, I hold the Holy Bible as being the major directions to me of how I vote in Washington, D.C., and I'll continue to do that.
- Paul Broun
It's absolutely critical that we audit the Fed so the American people can see what's going on over there. Do it from top to bottom so that we can have transparency in this entity called the Federal Reserve. Hopefully, the American people will see that we need to go back to the gold standard, which I've introduced, and get rid of the Fed.
- Paul Broun
We have got to protect privacy rights. We have got to protect our God-given, constitutionally protected civil liberties, and we are not doing that in the federal government. The Department of Homeland Security, as well as the TSA, is a great culprit in being a Gestapo-type organization.
- Paul Broun
I do go against my leadership all the time because I stand firm on the four questions that I ask about all legislation. The first, is it constitutional according to the original intent? The second, does it fit the Judeo-Christian Biblical principles that our nation is founded upon? Third, do we need it? Fourth, can we afford it?
- Paul Broun
They all want to be me. They do! What everybody else says they will do, I've already been doing. They all want to be me. It's become a joke in Congress how Dr. Gingrey and Mr. Kingston have been following my votes. They've even changed votes to what I voted, multiple times. Members of Congress are laughing about it.
- Paul Broun
The Constitution I uphold and defend is the one I carry in my pocket all the time, the U.S. Constitution. I don't know what Constitution that other members of Congress uphold, but it's not this one. I think the only Constitution that Barack Obama upholds is the Soviet constitution, not this one.
- Paul Broun
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