American Quote by Valerie Plame

I represent what I think is a traditional Republican... a limited government, fiscal responsibility, strong national defense, individual freedom and liberty.

— Olympia Snowe

Before I became a Congressman, I was a United States diplomat. I worked in Afghanistan, spent time in Iraq.

— Andy Kim

I'm a military guy. I'm not a political character.

— Oliver North

I wouldn't characterize my work, however, as directly political.

— Suzanne Vega

I've been described as a grizzled political veteran.

— Joe Klein

My view is, Democrat, Republican, it doesn't matter, my view is I'm in Washington to try to work with people.

— Mark Pryor

When I retired out of the military, I registered myself as a Republican because my views and perspectives were more in line with that…

— Allen West

I identify with a different political ideology and therefore that shades the way people view me.

— Daniel Cameron

I was a career non-partisan civil servant detailed to the National Security Council. Never was I asked who I voted for or what political…

— Andy Kim

I would describe myself as a 'total conservative, a conscientious one.

— Mike Huckabee

Of all my false identities, the strategies in my campaign to be accepted, being a sworn Republican is the hardest to explain. In my…

— James McGreevey

Everything I do in my political life is colored by my military service. It was the defining moment in my life and helped me…

— Jason Kander