Allen West Quotes


We must never forget why we have, and why we need our military. Our armed forces exist solely to ensure our nation is safe, so that each and every one of us can sleep soundly at night, knowing we have 'guardians at the gate.'


Citations

West, Allen, and Michele Hickford. Guardian of the Republic: An American Ronin's Journey to Faith, Family and Freedom. Crown Forum, 2014.

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Allen West
Allen West
  • Born: February 7, 1961
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Politician

Allen Bernard West is an American politician, and retired U.S. Army lieutenant colonel. A member of the Republican Party, West represented Florida's 22nd congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from 2011 to 2013 and has served as Chairman of the Republican Party of Texas since 2020.