Quotes by Jesse Ventura

About Jesse Ventura:

James George Janos is an American former professional wrestler, actor, political commentator, author, naval veteran, and politician who served as the 38th Governor of Minnesota from 1999 to 2003. He was the first and only member of the Reform Party to win a major government position, but later joined the Independence Party of Minnesota.
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I believe in the America people's ability to govern themselves. If government would just get out of the way and allow them to lead their lives as they choose, they will succeed.

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What do we have for veterans? Government-run health care. I understand that. Congressmen and senators... they get five choices of government-run health care. Why should a congressman and senator get anything more than a regular citizen does? Why are ...

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Health insurance should be a given for every citizen.

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The Constitution guarantees us our rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. That's all. It doesn't guarantee our rights to charity.

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Congratulations, you have a sense of humor. And to those who didn't: Go stick your head in the mud.

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I find that the history books that we teach our kids with are not fully truthful, in my opinion.

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If you start studying history closer, you'll find that most all wars are based on false flag operations to get people - to convince the people that they're under attack in some way so that they will support the wars.

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I tend to like to read history - recent history, because I find that much more intriguing than just a writer's imagination.

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A car is a 2,000 pound projectile that can go 100 miles an hour.

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Okay, fluoride in the water to help our teeth. Well, shouldn't that be the job of your mom and dad? To teach you how to brush your teeth and use mouth wash? What do we need the government to do it for? Clearly, what a scam. Fluoride in the water.

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I've jumped out of an airplane 34 times. I've dove 212 feet under water. I've done a lot of things that defied death.

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I don't think I would want the responsibility for enforcing the death penalties. There's always the inevitable question of whether someone you gave the order to execute might truly have been innocent.

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Disabled people need more invested in their education, housing, job training, transportation, assistive technology, and independent-living facilities. Governments earn back this investment - and more - by making people with disabilities economically ...

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I think that when Americans go to vote, states should not list what party the candidates are affiliated with. That would require voters to actually think and get to know a candidate instead of voting for their favorite gang. 'Oh, this guy is a Republ...

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I believe to go along to get along is unpatriotic. I believe that agreeing with your government on everything they do is unpatriotic. I believe a patriot stands up and holds your government's feet to the fire. Because if you do that, you will get goo...

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Tell the truth because then you don't have to have a good memory.

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In wrestling, my mustache made me look more like a villain. A good mustache can give you the look of the devil.

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I never thought I'd be investigating global warming. I believe it's real and that saving the planet is good.

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There are a lot of good causes out there, but they can't possibly all be served by government.

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Patriotism is voluntary. It is a feeling of loyalty and allegiance that is the result of knowledge and belief. A patriot shows their their patriotism through their actions, by their choice.

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I believe patriotism comes from the heart. Patriotism is voluntary. It is a feeling of loyalty and allegiance that is the result of knowledge and belief.

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Author Bio

  • NameJesse Ventura
  • DescriptionAmerican politician and former professional wrestler
  • BornJuly 15, 1951
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionFilm Actor; Actor; Radio Host; Writer; Politician