Barry Goldwater Quotes
A collection of quotes by Barry Goldwater.
Barry Goldwater was an American politician and businessman who was born on January 2, 1909, in Phoenix, Arizona. He graduated from the University of Arizona and went on to take over his family's successful department store business. However, Goldwater's true passion was politics, and he began his political career by serving on the Phoenix City Council.
In 1952, Goldwater was elected to the United States Senate as a Republican. He quickly established himself as a staunch conservative and became known as the leader of the conservative movement. Goldwater was especially critical of the growing power of the federal government and advocated for limited government intervention and individual liberty.
In 1964, Goldwater ran as the Republican candidate for President of the United States. Although he lost the election to Lyndon B. Johnson, his campaign played a significant role in reshaping the Republican Party and solidifying its conservative base.
Throughout his political career, Goldwater remained a vocal advocate for conservative principles. He retired from the Senate in 1987 after serving five terms. Despite his retirement, Goldwater continued to write and speak on political issues until his death on May 29, 1998, in Paradise Valley, Arizona.
Barry Goldwater's influence on American conservatism and his unwavering commitment to conservative principles have solidified his legacy as one of the most significant figures in modern American politics.
