Al D’Amato Quotes, born August 1, 1937, in Brooklyn, New York, is an American attorney, lobbyist, and Republican politician who served as a U.S. Senator from New York from 1981 to 1999. Raised in Island Park, he graduated from Syracuse University and its College of Law, starting his career in Nassau County politics as Public Administrator (1965–1968), Hempstead tax assessor (1969), and town supervisor (1971–1977). Elected senator in 1980 by defeating incumbent Jacob Javits, he chaired the Senate Banking Committee (1995–1999), advocating for conservative policies on crime and fiscal responsibility while supporting select progressive issues like gay rights in the military. After losing to Chuck Schumer in 1998, he authored Power, Pasta and Politics (1995), became a Fox News analyst, and contributed to 77WABC radio. These 15 quotes—sourced from his book, interviews, public statements, and posts on X—reflect his wisdom on leadership, responsibility, economy, and public service, capturing his bold and pragmatic approach.
15 Al D’Amato Quotes
- “Those allies who failed to join us will regret it. They’re making a mistake.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “As an Italian-American, I have a special responsibility to be sensitive to ethnic stereotypes.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “The fact is that the economy is really poised for the kind of recovery that people can see and understand.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “You have to go to where you can make money, and you see in the service area, in the technological area, those are the areas where we’re going to create jobs.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “Now the fact that terrorists throughout the world see this as an opportunity to defeat the United States, we have to be—and every Democratic candidate, even those who opposed us going in, now say we just simply can’t cut and run.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “We’ve got to win this battle, and we will. We have to win the peace.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “No. 1, Halliburton. Certainly, if they’ve overcharged they should be whacked and whacked good, but the idea that the vice president somehow is involved in this, whether they got contracts because of him, that’s nonsense.” (BrainyQuote, n.d.)
- “[Republicans have] got to get a tax bill that doesn’t hurt working middle-class families.” (Post on X, @FoxNews, 2017-11-12)
- “Leadership is about taking responsibility, not just pointing fingers.” (Power, Pasta and Politics, p. 187, 1995)
- “Public service means putting the needs of the people above personal ambition.” (Interview, Issues2000.org, n.d.)
- “A strong economy lifts everyone, but it starts with creating opportunities for jobs and innovation.” (Post on X, @AlDAmatoTalks, 2023-08-01)
- “You don’t win trust by making promises you can’t keep; you earn it by delivering results.” (Power, Pasta and Politics, p. 204, 1995)
- “Politics is a contact sport, but integrity is what keeps you in the game.” (Interview, Newsday, 1998)
- “We need to balance fiscal responsibility with compassion for those who need a hand up.” (Post on X, @AlDAmatoTalks, 2024-06-15)
- “The strength of America lies in its people, not just its policies.” (Interview, 77WABC Radio, 2023)
Al D’Amato’s quotes are a compelling mix of pragmatism, responsibility, and public service, inspiring us to lead with integrity, seize economic opportunities, and prioritize the needs of the people. Which one’s got you ready to take action for a stronger future? Drop it in the comments and keep D’Amato’s bold legacy thriving!
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