Henry's dumb quotes

We thought you might enjoy seeing some of the dumber things Henry Brown has said over the years:

2002: Henry Brown works with Christian Coalition to curb free speech

"As usual, Henry Brown did not disappoint The Eye’s below-low expectations of his leadership and intellectual capabilities."

-- Charleston City Paper, 7/24/02, on a plan by Brown to curb free speech. More.

2002: Henry Brown is a pawn of the Republican Party, fellow GOPer says

"Henry is from the old school of `politics as usual' that just doesn't work today. He holds himself above scrutiny and is afraid to come out and debate the issues. He admits to letting others dictate his votes...All he does is follow along with what the Republican leadership wants him to do."

- - Republican Bob Batchelder in The State, 5/25/02. More.

2001: Henry Brown colludes with Christian Coalition to get more far right-wing candidates

"[Brown] said he hopes the [Christian Coaliton] under Combs sticks to its mission of recruiting candidates who are heavily focused on family values.

-- The Post and Courier, Dec. 6, 2001. More.

2001: Henry Brown wants to build more nuclear power plants -- in South Carolina

"My amendment didn't name the Savannah River Site, but I hope the study will explore the possibility of using it for nuclear power plants."

-- Henry Brown, Aug. 24, 2001. More.

2001: Brown says environmentalists are wrong about Cape Romain.

"I don't know that there's any scientific evidence that warrants further protections at Cape Romain."

-- Henry Brown, responding to a Feb. 8 story in which the National Audobon Society said Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge was one of the 10 most threatened refuges in the country. Also in the story, Brown implied Audobon members were "extreme environmentalists." Source: The Post and Courier, 2/8/01

2001: Brown admits he'll be a sheep to Republican leaders.

"I think that I'm a team player. Unless it's completely contrary to my line of thinking, I won't go against the leadership."

-- Henry Brown after being sworn in on Jan. 3, 2001. Source: The Post and Courier, 1/4/01

2001: Brown admits he won't be a leader in Congress.

"I'm not one for controversy. I'm not a power player, and I don't believe in running roughshod over somebody just because you've got the leverage to do so."

-- Henry Brown after being sworn in on Jan. 3, 2001. Source: The Post and Courier, 1/4/01

2000: Henry Brown admires a convicted campaign finance violator.

"I've got a lot of respect for Rod [Shealy]. He has a lot of political savvy."

-- Brown on campaign consultant Rod Shealy, who was convicted in 1990 of state campaign finance violations. Source: The Post and Courier, Feb. 26, 2000.

2000: Henry Brown doesn't understand basic worker rights.

"I'm confused as to why we need a minimum wage."

-- Henry Brown proved he was out of the mainstream when he questioned a fundamental business basic -- a minimum wage to ensure hardworking Americans have a working wage and are not exploited. Earlier in the month, Brown told members of the Charleston Pilots Association that he thought "the minimum wage ought to be market driven." Perhaps Mr. Brown believes plantation days should return. Source: AARP candidate forum, North Charleston, S.C., 10/6/00

2000: Henry Brown highlights his understanding of education.

"I don't understand how I could be said to be anti-education when the College of Charleston named a building after me."

-- Henry Brown. Huh? Note: The building, only temporarily named after Brown, was torn down shortly after the election. Source: The Post and Courier, Fall 2000.

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