Top 5 Quotes & Sayings by Jim Kolbe

Explore popular quotes and sayings by an American politician Jim Kolbe.
Last updated on April 18, 2025.
Jim Kolbe

James Thomas Kolbe is an American politician and former Republican member of the United States House of Representatives for Arizona's 5th congressional district, 1985โ€“2003 and 8th congressional district, 2003โ€“2007.

I would rather be known as 'Jim Kolbe, the trade expert in Congress who happens to be gay,' rather than 'Jim Kolbe, gay congressman from Arizona.' โ€” ยฉ Jim Kolbe
I would rather be known as 'Jim Kolbe, the trade expert in Congress who happens to be gay,' rather than 'Jim Kolbe, gay congressman from Arizona.'
I do favor guest workers, H1B visas and student visas.
Tim Bee has demonstrated his toughness and his compassion, his ability to lead while at the same time listening to others. These are skills few people in public life have. We need Tim Bee working for us in Congress.
I've never denied my sexual orientation. I just don't make a point of it. It isn't what I do. Clearly, I'm known for the work I've done on trade and Social Security.
As much as the social conservatives might not like to hear it, there will be a time when your grandchildren say: 'What was the argument with gay marriage? Who cares?'
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