Quote by Allen West

Well, first of all, we've got to get away from being offended by the truth. We've seen a 41 percent increase in food stamp recipients across the United States of America since President Obama was sworn in in January 2009. That has nothing to do with black, white, Hispanic or whatever. It's a fact, and we need to, you know, deal with that.

Well, first of all, we've got to get away from being offende

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of acknowledging and accepting facts, even if they might be uncomfortable or challenging. The speaker suggests that society should not take offense to the truth, particularly in this instance where they highlight the significant increase in food stamp recipients in the United States. By isolating race and ethnicity from the discussion, the quote suggests that the focus should be on addressing the factual issue at hand, rather than getting caught up in personal sensitivities. The speaker calls for a practical approach to confront and handle the situation without preconceived biases or judgments.

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