Jim Jeffords Quotes

A collection of quotes by Jim Jeffords.

Jim Jeffords was an American politician who served as a United States Senator from Vermont from 1989 to 2007. He was born on May 11, 1934, in Rutland, Vermont. Jeffords began his political career in the Vermont State Senate before moving on to the U.S. House of Representatives, where he served for 14 years.

Known for his independent streak, Jeffords made headlines in 2001 when he left the Republican Party to become an Independent and caucused with the Democrats. This shift in party affiliation had significant political implications as it resulted in a power shift in the Senate, giving Democrats control of the chamber by a single vote.

During his time in the Senate, Jeffords focused on a range of issues, including education, the environment, and healthcare. He was a strong advocate for individuals with disabilities and played a crucial role in passing the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) in 1990.

Jeffords retired from politics in 2007 after declining to seek re-election. After leaving office, he remained involved in various public service activities, including teaching at Dartmouth College and serving on the board of several non-profit organizations. Jim Jeffords passed away on August 18, 2014, at the age of 80.

Since the day he came into office, President Bush has worked

Since the day he came into office, President Bush has worked to gut more than 34 years of hard work by weakening many of our Nation's standing environmental laws, some of which were signed into law by his father.

Jim Jeffords

Environmental

This Bush administration has a growing credibility gap, mayb

This Bush administration has a growing credibility gap, maybe even a credibility chasm, on environmental policy. The President has lost the trust of the American people when it comes to the environment.

Jim Jeffords

Environmental