My views on everything from welfare to a balanced budget to affirmative action can be traced to what Buddy and Helen Watts taught me as a young boy growing up poor but proud in Eufaula. J. C. Watts actionaffirmativebalance Change image and share on social
The Democratic Party has taken the black community for granted and said, 'This is the most loyal constituency we have. They're not going anywhere.' But the Republican Party has said, 'That's the most loyal constituency Democrats have. They're not going anywhere. We've got to win without them.' J. C. Watts blackcommunityconstituency share on social
When it comes to the American dream, no one has a corner on the market. All of us have an equal chance to share in that dream. J. C. Watts americanchancecorner Change image and share on social
Everyone tries to define this thing called Character. It's not hard. Character is doing what's right when nobody's looking. J. C. Watts callcharacterdefine Change image and share on social
I think you grow wherever God plants you. I hope I'm growing as a person of faith, as a Christian. That should be our number one objective this journey of life. That all starts with a personal intimate relationship with Christ and then being in prayer every single day about all of those things - being tenacious about it. J. C. Watts christchristianday share on social
I'm secure in who I am. I don't need the validation of those that would say, you have to be a certain thing in order to be accepted. I'm comfortable going against the grain if I need to. J. C. Watts acceptcomfortablegrain Change image and share on social
My work in the House of Representatives, at this time in my life, is completed. It is time to return home. J. C. Watts completehomehouse Change image and share on social
I guess probably in my time in politics, it continued to be affirmed to me that the African-American community, despite being subscription television's most valuable customers, they are very underserved by cable and satellite television programming options. J. C. Watts affirmafricanamerican share on social
In 2008, as a matter of fact, I had people accusing me of being a Senator Obama supporter because I wouldn't slam him. I said, 'Well, consider the fact that I voted for impeachment for President Clinton, but it wasn't a personal vote. I voted based on the facts and the law and the Constitution and what we were dealing with.' J. C. Watts accusebaseclinton share on social
I do think, however, that there's a very diverse point of view in the African-American community. There's a lot of different voices that need to be heard. I don't claim and pretend to know the thoughts and opinions and ideas of all African-Americans. J. C. Watts africanamericanclaim share on social