35 Inspirational Quotes from Mike Pompeo

ABOUT

“For me, I’m a Christian Evangelical, and it is an important part of who I am.” – Mike Pompeo

 

AMERICA

“The American family, the faith we have in God and our country, and the hard work ─ fused with moral courage and introspection ─ built our nation into the greatest force for good the world has ever known.” – Mike Pompeo

 

AMERICAN HISTORY

“In its earliest days, America was founded and populated by religious people seeking religious freedom.  Our Founders were deeply connected to our Judeo-Christian heritage….” – Mike Pompeo

 

AMERICAN WORK ETHIC

“When I think of America’s unique work ethic, I can’t help but think of my Grandma Grace and Grandpa Earl.  They married each other at 6:30 am because Grandpa Earl didn’t want to be late for work.  Grandma Grace couldn’t afford to wait either: During her life, she served as PTA president four times, led multiple Girl Scout troops, was a precinct committeewoman, and made most of the clothes worn by their ten children.  Each was dedicated to serving their community and providing for the family they had built together.  This kind of work ethic forged the American Dream, one marked by self-sacrifice and self-reliance.” – Mike Pompeo

 

CENTRAL THREAT OF OUR TIME

“While we still have to be enormously vigilant about terror... the Chinese Communist Party presents the central threat of our times.” – Mike Pompeo

 

CHILDREN

“Children are literally the lifeblood of our families, our society, and our nation.  They should be cherished, never sacrificed for the sake of convenience.” – Mike Pompeo

 

CHIDREN’S EDUCATION

“… the people who care most about a child’s education: the parents.” – Mike Pompeo

CHRISTMAS

“Christmas has come to mean something far greater to me: It’s not just a day for family time or opening presents; it is a day to celebrate the true miracle of a child being born to humble conditions in the small village of Bethlehem, over 2,000 years ago.” – Mike Pompeo

 

CONSERVATIVE CAUSE

“Conservatives must actively champion school choice, pursue creative policies that increase competition and the autonomy of parents, and help create new organizations that chip away at the established power of teachers unions.” – Mike Pompeo

 

DOROTHY MERCER POMPEO

“Today marks 25 years since my mother, Dorothy, passed away. She was a fierce, Midwestern, conservative woman, who taught me the value of hard work and the importance of keeping faith at the center of my life. I love and miss you, Mom!” – Mike Pompeo

 

EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM OF AMERICA

“America’s educational system should reflect the principles that have made America the most exceptional nation in the world: freedom and competition.” – Mike Pompeo

 

FAITH

“To those serving in harm’s way, it is the certain knowledge of everlasting life after this existence that conveys undaunted courage to the weary and implacable resolve to the reticence of some.  Indeed, it is faith that imbues fearlessness – we all know this.” – Mike Pompeo

 

FAMILY

“It is absolutely the case that the family is the central unit of successful civilizations.  We’ve seen that through time immemorial.” – Mike Pompeo

 

FOREIGN POLICY

“We’ve executed a foreign policy that American families in Des Moines, in Dubuque, and in Davenport can believe in. It’s a pro-national security foreign policy focused on America. It’s a pro-religious freedom foreign policy. And it’s a 100 percent pro-life foreign policy.” – Mike Pompeo

FOUNDATIONS OF AMERICA

“America is a nation defined by religious faith, freedom, and values.  These are the foundations of America, and they are worth defending.” – Mike Pompeo

 

FOURTH OF JULY

“This is why the celebration of our Independence Day is so important.  It is a day for all Americans to remember that our Declaration of Independence was signed by patriots who chose to risk all they had to secure liberty – not just for themselves, but for future generations.” – Mike Pompeo

 

GOD AND COUNTRY

“Our proclamation within the halls of power that God’s relationship is with the individual and not the collective is at the center of the American dream. Fellowship and mutual respect are born from this realization, from our spirits, are the creation of God, and what is God’s must never be disrespected, no matter our station in life, no matter our accomplishments in life.” – Mike Pompeo

 

GOVERNMENT

“… America’s national security, our foremost objective by far. It’s the highest priority of any Secretary of State…. Our founders understood this. They understood that keeping our citizens safe was the very first duty of any government. I wish some mayors across America knew that too.” – Mike Pompeo

 

HISTORY

“Every nation’s history is made one decision at a time.” – Mike Pompeo

 

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

“Of standing for freedom, together, wherever liberty is threatened.” – Mike Pompeo

 

ISRAEL

“And I just remember thinking to myself how deeply connected our faith is to the land, to this place and to these people, and we should never forget the centrality of Judea and Samaria to our faith. It reinforced my understanding of the specialness of the place, the specialness of the nation of Israel, and its centrality to us as believers in Jesus Christ.” – Mike Pompeo

ITALIAN-AMERICAN ANCESTRY

“As a proud son of Abruzzo, I’m honored to visit my ancestors’ birthplace and to meet the wonderful people of Pacentro. More than 18 million [2019] Americans share Italian roots, and they continue to contribute to the story of American Greatness.” – Mike Pompeo

 

JESUS CHRIST

“… my belief in Jesus Christ as a Savior. I think that makes a real difference.” – Mike Pompeo

 

MARXIST IDEOLOGY

“Marxist ideologies, such as critical race theory, are antithetical to the biblical truth that we are all fallen, yet each made in the image of our Creator and endowed with endless dignity.” – Mike Pompeo

 

PRAYER

“O, God our Father, thou searcher of men’s hearts, help us to draw near to the sincerity and truth. May our religion be filled with gladness, and may our worship of thee be natural.” – Mike Pompeo

 

PRAYER OF INTERCESSION

“Your prayers – and I get wonderful notes from all across America of people who are praying for me in their circles and their groups and their Bible studies – your prayers help sustain me. They help sustain me as I travel and as I represent the greatest nation on Earth.” – Mike Pompeo

 

PRO-LIFE

“I have been fighting for life my entire political career – and that will never change going forward. I believe, without a doubt, that life begins at conception and is sacred.” – Mike Pompeo

 

RELIGION IN AMERICA

“America was never meant to be a place where religion is absent from the public square or a nation where faith is treated as a secondary or private concern – that is a misreading of the Establishment Clause in the First Amendment of our Constitution.” – Mike Pompeo

RELIGIOUS FREEDOM IN AMERICA

“Religious liberty is rightly regarded by many as our ‘first freedom,’ because it is truly the foundation upon which our country was built. In its earliest days, America was founded and populated by religious people seeking religious freedom.” – Mike Pompeo

 

ROLE AS HUSBAND AND FATHER

“I have a big job…as Susan’s husband and Nick’s Dad!” – Mike Pompeo

 

US STATE DEPARTMENT 2018-2020

“This is different than the State Department of old. This was such a big deal, because we recognized how much previously untapped enthusiasm there is all across the world to defend religious freedom. We’re there to lead. And if you’re here – if you’re here today and you think you are part of a silent majority on this issue, take heart. There are plenty of folks all around the world who aren’t silent, who are prepared to fight for this freedom alongside of us.” – Mike Pompeo

 

VALUE OF LIFE

“Every single life is a gift.” – Mike Pompeo

 

WAYNE POMPEO

“A proud Italian-American, he was a Navy veteran of the Korean War. He worked for the same company nearly 50 yrs. & met my mother on business phone conversations—she bought what he was selling (both the airplane parts & the marriage proposal). Dad drove us across the country to... Kansas countless times to visit Mom’s family. He coached our baseball & basketball teams. He loved tennis, Louis Prima, bridge, politics, reading and a good steak. He taught me about hard work, how to throw a curveball and to compete like it mattered in everything I did.” – Mike Pompeo

 

WORLD PROBLEM

“Right now [2018-2020], four out of five people around the world don’t enjoy full religious freedom, and we’re fighting tooth and nail to change that.” – Mike Pompeo

 

ZIONISM

“Zionism was born in the Old Testament, crystalized under Theodor Herzl in the 19th century, and was realized in May of 1948, when David Ben Gurion read aloud a declaration of independence proclaiming the establishment of the modern state of Israel.” – Mike Pompeo