Phil Gingrey

“Democrats like to picture us as pushing grandmother over the cliff or throwing someone under the bus. In either one of those scenarios, at least the senior has a chance to survive.”

“As a practicing physician for over 30 years, I can assure the president that the majority of physicians in this country are for health-care reform - just not the government-run reform he prefers.”

“Americans are calling for a return to common sense in how we solve problems and how the people communicate with their government.”

“The border patrol gave us a list of the diseases that they're concerned about, and Ebola was one of those.”

“Everyone depending on foreign fuels are all too inclined, it seems, to let jobs leave this country.”

“With each new appropriations bill Congress considers, I have to ask myself, 'Is this a good way to spend taxpayer dollars?'”

“Deep ocean drilling is not new.”

“I have actively opposed every bailout, every rebate check, every so called 'stimulus.'”

“I'm not itching for a fight. But I'm just saying when I see the other guy putting on his boxing gloves and, you know, you've got dancing around in the ring, I kind of suspect that maybe a fight's coming.”

“We tell infertile couples all the time that are having trouble conceiving because of the woman not ovulating, 'Just relax. Drink a glass of wine. And don't be so tense and uptight because all that adrenaline can cause you not to ovulate.'”

“At the end of the day, every member of the conservative movement, from our political commentators and thinkers to our elected officials, share an important and common purpose in advancing the cause of liberty, reigning in a bloated federal government, and defending our traditional family values.”

“Roger Kahn is someone with a gazillion dollars who thinks that he can use his vast fortune to buy television spots, particularly network television, and boost up his positives, make him appear to be a gentleman farmer, and cover up his warts.”

“I believe I was sent to Washington to fight for and defend our traditional values of smaller government, lower taxes, a strong national defense, and the lives of the unborn.”

“I am a career physician. I practiced for 32 years before I began my career as a public servant.”

“I think the time has come when the American people understand that federal employees need to work an 8-hour day just like everybody else.”

“I used to go to Savannah all the time as a teenager, and we've got some friends down in Valdosta, so I feel like I've got a good base of support.”

“A majority of Americans think Obamacare will make health care in our country worse, and they're right.”

“Our servicemen and women are highly trained, highly skilled, and the most professional fighting force in the world.”

“I get along with people. But I don't sacrifice my principles either.”

“Once we as doctors are entrusted with the well-being of our patients and their children, it is our duty to take action, to be selfless, and fulfill our obligation to the service of others. I did so willingly, and it brought me great joy throughout my professional career. However, I always had a desire to do more.”