Newt Gingrich

Newton Leroy Gingrich (born 17 June 1943) served as the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives from 1995 to 1999. In 1995, Time Magazine selected him as the Man of the Year for his role in leading the Republican Revolution in the House, ending 40 years of Democratic majorities in the House. During his tenure as Speaker he represented the public face of the Republican opposition to Bill Clinton.

4 Quotes

In every election in American history both parties have their cliches. The party that has the cliches that ring true wins.
— Newt Gingrich

If Thomas Edison invented electric light today, Dan Rather would report it on CBS News as, Candle making industry threatened.
— Newt Gingrich

We're all human and we all goof. Do things that may be wrong, but do something!
— Newt Gingrich

Perseverance is the hard work you do after you get tired of doing the hard work you already did.
— Newt Gingrich