Quote by Jim DeMint

I believed the only thing that could turn around this government spending and mounting debt would be if the people rose up.

I believed the only thing that could turn around this govern

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker holds the view that government spending and increasing national debt can only be resolved if the citizens take action or protest against it. It implies that the speaker feels there is a lack of responsibility or effectiveness within the government itself to address these issues. The quote reflects the belief that a genuine change in the fiscal policies and financial state of the government can only be achieved through popular mobilization and public outcry.

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By Jim DeMint

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