I am sick and tired of hearing that it is our moral duty to serve the state, because conservatives believe that it is our moral duty to serve our fellow man regardless of race, sex, affiliation or creed, and when we serve, we believe that it is the state's duty to get out of the way. Allen West affiliationconservativecreed share on social
I spent 22 years in the United States military, so I'm a pretty strategic level thinker. Allen West levelmilitarypretty Change image and share on social
Of course we have compassion. We just don't believe the safety net should be used as a hammock. Allen West compassionhammocknet Change image and share on social
Nowadays, many Americans have forgotten the meaning and traditions of Memorial Day. At cemeteries across the country, the graves of the fallen are sadly ignored, and worse, neglected. Allen West americanbadlycemetery Change image and share on social
If people want to keep their kid on their insurance at 26, fine. We've got to make sure no American gets turned back for pre-existing conditions, that's fine. Allen West americanbackcondition Change image and share on social
I've been married for 22 years. That's the only person I want. Allen West havemarryperson Change image and share on social
In Obama's case, we've enabled affirmative action to find a home in the nation's highest office. There you have it. I said it and I stand by it. America fell for the gimmick candidate, disregarding every fact and warning sign in the rush to have 'the first African-American president.' Allen West actionaffirmativeafrican share on social
Conservatives understand that the power that binds our republic together is fierce independence held high on the shoulders of compassion. Allen West bindcompassionconservative Change image and share on social
Of course, for me, having served 22 years in the military and to have the opportunity to continue to serve my country is a great honor and is a privilege. So that's what makes it special each and every day. Allen West continuecountryday share on social
I'll give you a great example of an issue that no one brought up during this Florida primary, the fact that we're going to have a Chinese made oil rig put in place about 60 miles off the coast of Florida. Allen West bringchinesecoast share on social