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> [I was always accused of being too stiff. In 1974, when I ran my first primary race for state rep, I was chief aide to the speaker of the House, I knew the issues and understood state government. But what…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jim-edgar/i-was-always-accused-of-being-too-stiff-in-1974-when-i-ran-my-first/)

[Jim Edgar](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jim-edgar/)

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## More by Jim Edgar

> [I spend time in the classroom. I think more of them aren't political science than are political science. I particularly like talking to journalism…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jim-edgar/i-spend-time-in-the-classroom-i-think-more-of-them-aren-t-political/)

[Jim Edgar](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jim-edgar/)

> [America has been a beacon of hope for vulnerable people throughout the world.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jim-edgar/america-has-been-a-beacon-of-hope-for-vulnerable-people-throughout/)

[Jim Edgar](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jim-edgar/)

> [I was hesitant to go around and shake hands, just go up and stick my hand out to strangers. Then I learned to stick…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jim-edgar/i-was-hesitant-to-go-around-and-shake-hands-just-go-up-and-stick-my/)

[Jim Edgar](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jim-edgar/)

> [I was always accused of being too stiff. In 1974, when I ran my first primary race for state rep, I was chief aide…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jim-edgar/i-was-always-accused-of-being-too-stiff-in-1974-when-i-ran-my-first/)

[Jim Edgar](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jim-edgar/)

> [George W. Bush is a leader, and that's what we need in the White House. George Bush is someone you can believe and trust.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/jim-edgar/george-w-bush-is-a-leader-and-that-s-what-we-need-in-the-white-house/)

[Jim Edgar](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jim-edgar/)

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