Approach Quote by George W. Bush

Compassionate conservatism [is] most importantly, making sure that government is not the answer to people's problems.

— George W. Bush

Conservatism by its very nature is compassionate.

— Dana Perino

I'm a compassionate conservative.

— John Engler

A compassionate conservative is someone who electrocutes juveniles but lets them have a last 'make a wish'.

— Garrison Keillor

One thing really important is that we set out an agenda of compassionate Conservativism. That's what I've been trying to do in the Justice…

— Chris Grayling

That is what we stand for - for an America that is every bit as compassionate as it is exceptional.

— Cathy McMorris Rodgers

I became a conservative because I believe that caring for people means more than just spending taxpayer money; it means delivering results. It means…

— Eric Greitens

I realized that conservatism was the philosophy that best suited me, with its emphasis on individual liberty, personal responsibility, and merit.

— Anonymous

I call myself a constitutional conservative.

— Rand Paul

I am going to be considerate and compassionate to everyone, but my greatest compassion will be for our own struggling citizens.

— Donald Trump

Compassionate action starts with seeing yourself when you start to make yourself right and when you start to make yourself wrong. At that point…

— Pema Chodron

Conservatism, for me, is the philosophy and the politics of attachment.

— Roger Scruton