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200 quotes from Newt Gingrich
“They have no case.”
— Newt Gingrich
January 1, 2020   •   Gingrich's opinion regarding the first Trump impeachment case. Trump was impeached by the House and acquitted by the Senate.
Fox News
“The prospect of Gingrich actually becoming president for the old guard is horrifying.”
— Newt Gingrich
January 27, 2012
Fox News On the Record
“We are in a battle for the soul of America.”
— Newt Gingrich
April 1, 2019   •   Gingrich discussing political and cultural differences between Republicans and Democrats.
Fox News
“He doesn't quit.”
— Newt Gingrich
April 2, 2024   •   Gingrich discussing Trump's political style.
PBS FRONTLINE
“And President Bill Clinton's agreement to sign bills.”
— Newt Gingrich
September 27, 2024   •   Gingrich explaining why House Republicans could not promise that every Contract proposal would become law.
Gingrich 360
“This is an attack on America.”
— Newt Gingrich
October 22, 2018   •   Gingrich describing the migrant caravan traveling toward the U.S.-Mexico border.
Fox News The Story
“He didn't back down.”
— Newt Gingrich
June 1, 2017   •   Gingrich describing Jeff Sessions.
Fox News Hannity
“I don't think you and I could have imagined it as a novel.”
— Newt Gingrich
August 1, 2021   •   Gingrich describing his astonishment at events surrounding the Afghanistan withdrawal.
Fox News — The Ingraham Angle
“He's not going away.”
— Newt Gingrich
April 2, 2024   •   Gingrich discussing Trump's continuing political influence.
PBS FRONTLINE
“We couldn't even guarantee that we could pass everything through the House.”
— Newt Gingrich
September 27, 2024   •   Gingrich reflecting on the narrow Republican majority elected in 1994.
Gingrich 360
“If we fail to keep our word, kick us out at the next election.”
— Newt Gingrich
September 27, 2024   •   Gingrich describing the accountability concept behind the Contract with America.
Gingrich 360
“The Democratic Party collapsed nationally.”
— Newt Gingrich
April 25, 2019   •   Gingrich referring to Democratic losses in Congress, governorships and state legislatures during Barack Obama's presidency.
Fox News
“We are trying to change the entire structure of government.”
— Newt Gingrich
October 3, 1995   •   Gingrich discussing the agenda of the new Republican House majority.
Public remarks as Speaker
“The outcome will potentially change the nature of America for generations to come.”
— Newt Gingrich
September 29, 2011   •   Gingrich describing his view of the stakes of the 2012 election.
American Presidency Project
“He understands audiences.”
— Newt Gingrich
April 2, 2024   •   Gingrich discussing Trump's political communication.
PBS FRONTLINE
“The 2012 election is not a political election in any normal sense.”
— Newt Gingrich
September 29, 2011   •   Gingrich characterizing the stakes of the upcoming presidential election.
American Presidency Project
“A lot of this is a dance by Democrats.”
— Newt Gingrich
January 6, 2022   •   Gingrich criticizing Democratic framing of the January 6 Capitol attack and congressional investigation.
Fox News — The Ingraham Angle