Wednesday, November 03, 2010

Jim DeMint: Welcome, Senate Conservatives

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704141104575588612828579920.html?mod=WSJ_newsreel_opinion

Lastly, don't let your re-election become more important than your job. You've campaigned long and hard for the opportunity to go to Washington and restore freedom in America. People will try to convince you to moderate conservative positions and break campaign promises, all in the name of winning the next race. Resist the temptation to do so. There are worse things than losing an election—like breaking your word to voters.

At your swearing-in ceremony, you will, as all senators do, take an oath to "support and defend the Constitution." Most will fail to keep their oath. Doing these five things will help you maintain a focus on national priorities and be one who does.


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