Justin Amash Quotes

But I'm hopeful some of that will start to change. The public is more libertarian, the public is saying we want people who are going to be independent and not bow to leadership in either of the major parties.

Justin Amash

• Change
• Leadership
• Parties

As a legislator, I saw how effective I could be by being transparent, posting and explaining all of my votes.

Justin Amash

• Transparent
• Explaining
• Votes

I think something substantial will pass out of the House at some point during this term.

Justin Amash

• House
• Term
• Pass

I follow a set of principles; I follow the Constitution. And that's what I base my votes on. Limited government, economic freedom, and individual liberty.

Justin Amash

• Freedom
• Constitution
• Principles

If you're going to vote yes and change the law. You have to know what's in it. You can't depend on other people.

Justin Amash

• Law
• Change
• Depend

Everyone knows about the substantive issues of concern, like federal health care, but very little is said about the process, the lack of accountability.

Justin Amash

• Care
• Issues
• Accountability

I don't have a particular go-to political blog.

Justin Amash

• Political
• Have
• Blog

Legislation that names a specific private organization to defund (rather than all organizations that engage in a particular activity) is improper and arguably unconstitutional.

Justin Amash

• Organization
• Activity
• Legislation

Those of us who are pro-life should demand more from Congress. While we waste time on stuff like this, genuine legislation to protect life is ignored.

Justin Amash

• Congress
• Demand
• Pro-life

The IRS takes your money. Congress uses our money to arm our enemies. The IRS takes more of your money. Congress uses that money to fight the enemies Congress just armed.

Justin Amash

• Money
• Enemies
• Congress