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> [A lot of very competent people sometimes make errors.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jim-clyburn/a-lot-of-very-competent-people-sometimes-make-errors/)

[Jim Clyburn](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jim-clyburn/)

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## More by Jim Clyburn

> [Rep. James Clyburn, the state's only black congressman -- controls 20 percent to 25 percent of the primary vote.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jim-clyburn/rep-james-clyburn-the-state-s-only-black-congressman-controls-20/)

[Jim Clyburn](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jim-clyburn/)

> [Democrats are committed to mapping a new direction in Iraq, and we will work with the President and the new Defense Secretary to ensure…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jim-clyburn/democrats-are-committed-to-mapping-a-new-direction-in-iraq-and-we/)

[Jim Clyburn](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jim-clyburn/)

> [Democrats are fighting for a new direction that includes protecting Social Security as well as making healthcare affordable, bringing down the high cost of…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jim-clyburn/democrats-are-fighting-for-a-new-direction-that-includes-protecting/)

[Jim Clyburn](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jim-clyburn/)

> [You ought not be afraid of nuclear, but respectful of it. Yes, it has dangers, but it also has benefits. If not for nuclear,…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jim-clyburn/you-ought-not-be-afraid-of-nuclear-but-respectful-of-it-yes-it-has/)

[Jim Clyburn](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jim-clyburn/)

> [A question I often get is, "How do you maintain your sanity with so much happening all around you?" I think I developed a…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jim-clyburn/a-question-i-often-get-is-how-do-you-maintain-your-sanity-with-so/)

[Jim Clyburn](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jim-clyburn/)

> [Democrats believe we must have comprehensive health care reform that includes giving the federal government authority to negotiate lower prices with drug companies.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jim-clyburn/democrats-believe-we-must-have-comprehensive-health-care-reform-that/)

[Jim Clyburn](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jim-clyburn/)

> [If at first you don't succeed, try, try again. I lost three times before I got elected. There's no limit. Stay in pursuit of…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jim-clyburn/if-at-first-you-don-t-succeed-try-try-again-i-lost-three-times-before/)

[Jim Clyburn](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jim-clyburn/)

> [I believe the American people spoke loud and clear to the Bush Administration in yesterday's election that they disapprove of the current direction in…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jim-clyburn/i-believe-the-american-people-spoke-loud-and-clear-to-the-bush/)

[Jim Clyburn](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jim-clyburn/)

> [I have no problems with private schools. I graduated from one and so did my mother.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jim-clyburn/i-have-no-problems-with-private-schools-i-graduated-from-one-and-so/)

[Jim Clyburn](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jim-clyburn/)

> [I have always abhorred the word racism. I never use it.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jim-clyburn/i-have-always-abhorred-the-word-racism-i-never-use-it/)

[Jim Clyburn](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jim-clyburn/)

> [In particular, the emerging call from our nation's evangelicals to protect God's creation is substantial](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jim-clyburn/in-particular-the-emerging-call-from-our-nation-s-evangelicals-to/)

[Jim Clyburn](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jim-clyburn/)

> [Environmental policy must strike a balance between the earth's best interests and our citizen's pressing needs](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jim-clyburn/environmental-policy-must-strike-a-balance-between-the-earth-s-best/)

[Jim Clyburn](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jim-clyburn/)

> [I admire and respect Bill Clinton. I think he was a great president.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jim-clyburn/i-admire-and-respect-bill-clinton-i-think-he-was-a-great-president/)

[Jim Clyburn](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jim-clyburn/)

> [We have stabilized our economy. We took over a very sick economy, and we were hemorrhaging 750,000 jobs a month. We have stopped the…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jim-clyburn/we-have-stabilized-our-economy-we-took-over-a-very-sick-economy-and/)

[Jim Clyburn](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jim-clyburn/)

> [We are hopeful about the opportunities ahead, and stand ready to join this President in an open and honest dialogue about improving the state…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jim-clyburn/we-are-hopeful-about-the-opportunities-ahead-and-stand-ready-to-join/)

[Jim Clyburn](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jim-clyburn/)

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