Quotes by Strom Thurmond

• I don't think it's a question of age as much as it's a question of what kind of shape you're in.
• The white people of the South are the greatest minority in this nation. They deserve consideration and understanding instead of the persecution of twisted propaganda.
• She walks well, she looks good. Let's see how she kisses.
• It is a matter of common knowledge that the government of South Carolina is under domination of a small ring of cunning, conniving men.
• I fully recognize and appreciate the many substantial contributions of black Americans and other minorities to the creation and preservation and development of our great nation.
• I am not prejudiced against the Negro. When I was governor, I did more to help the Negroes in our State than any previous Governor, and I think you can find Negro leaders in the State who will attest to this fact.
• If I had been elected president in 1948, history would be vastly different. I believe we would have stemmed the growth of Big Government, which had begun with the New Deal and culminated with the Great Society.