Allen West
Allen West
Allen Bernard West is an American political commentator, former member of the United States House of Representatives, and retired U.S. Army Lt. Colonel. A member of the Republican Party, he represented Florida's 22nd congressional district in the House from 2011 to 2013...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionPolitician
Date of Birth7 February 1961
CityAtlanta, GA
CountryUnited States of America
father commitment sacrifice
The great thing that I appreciate - the fact that my godfather, William 'Sticky' Jackson, was a Tuskegee Airman because my father was first born in Ozark, Alabama. The sacrifices and the commitment of those men made it possible for myself and many others.
years administration facts
No one talked about the fact that in this year under the Obama administration you've seen the highest casualties in Afghanistan. And the fact that it took him almost 90 days to figure out what his strategy is going to be was absolutely appalling.
integrity republic prejudice
The republic I fell in love with, the republic I risked my life to defend, the values I hold dear, the integrity that we all share - these do not know prejudice and they do not accept partiality.
party believe progressive
I believe there's about 78 to 81 members of the Democrat Party who are members of the Communist Party. It's called the Congressional Progressive Caucus.
war long black
For far too long we've allowed the other side to paint us as racist, as sexist, inhumane war mongers - well, today as a conservative black Republican and former solider, I'm here to set that record straight.
country memorial-day thinking
While there are towns and cities still planning Memorial Day parades, many have not held a parade in decades. Some think the day is for honoring anyone who has died, not just those fallen in service to our country.
compassion independence together
Conservatives understand that the power that binds our republic together is fierce independence held high on the shoulders of compassion.
thinking law needs
Well, I think we need to have attrition by enforcement. We need to secure our borders. We need to enforce our laws.
country giving asks
When did 'Ask not what your country can do for you' become 'Ask only what your country will give you'?
thinking wind voice
I think that there is a changing wind. There are black conservatives out there, and their voices need to be heard.
book law immigration
Quite simply, federal laws already on the books aimed at stopping the flow of illegal immigration must be enforced. Furthermore, states must be given the resources necessary to confront the problem, which includes strengthening the border patrol.
military years levels
I spent 22 years in the United States military, so I'm a pretty strategic level thinker.
suicide thinking tolerance
I think we have to understand that when tolerance becomes a one-way street, it will lead to cultural suicide. We should not allow the Muslim Brotherhood or associated groups to be influencing our national security strategy.
mean florida house
The Republicans in the House and Senate took the district that I firmly represent, 22 in south Florida, from a D plus one to a D plus five almost a D plus six district, which means you are given a five to six percent registration advantage to Democrats. They drew in more Democrats into the district I represent.