Tom Coburn Quotes

A collection of quotes by Tom Coburn.

Tom Coburn (1948-2020) was an American politician and physician. Serving as a Republican senator from Oklahoma from 2005 to 2015, Coburn was known for his conservative principles and fiscal responsibility. Prior to his political career, he practiced family medicine in Muskogee, Oklahoma. Coburn was a strong advocate for limited government, reducing government spending, and eliminating wasteful earmarks. He played a significant role in healthcare policy debates and was involved in various legislative efforts, including the fight against government waste and corruption. Coburn passed away on March 28, 2020, leaving behind a legacy of principled conservatism.

We need real leadership, Democrat, Republican and independen

We need real leadership, Democrat, Republican and independent to stand up and say, we have to live within our means.

Tom Coburn

Leadership

The vast amount of waste and sheer stupidity in government -

The vast amount of waste and sheer stupidity in government - from the Pentagon to the Food and Drug Administration - could fill committee agendas for years.

Tom Coburn

Food

And I thought I would just share with you what science says

And I thought I would just share with you what science says today about silicone breast implants. If you have them, you're healthier than if you don't. In fact, there's no science that shows that silicone breast implants are detrimental and, in fact, they make you healthier.

Tom Coburn

Science

I'm not surfing much anymore, but I love hiking and gardenin

I'm not surfing much anymore, but I love hiking and gardening, and I'm always wearing a hat and sunblock.

Carolyn Murphy

Life