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Truth with Vivek Ramaswamy

Newt Gingrich on The Influence of the Past: Lessons from the 1994 Republican Revolution

Truth with Vivek Ramaswamy

Vivek Ramaswamy

Business, News, Government

4.71.2K Ratings

🗓️ 26 June 2023

⏱️ 32 minutes

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Summary

In this episode of The Vivek Show, host Vivek Ramaswamy speaks with former Speaker of the House, Newt Gingrich, about the 1994 Republican Revolution and its implications for today's political landscape. They discuss the lessons of the 1994 Revolution, its relevance to the current political environment, and the stark contrast between the political positions of Bill Clinton and Joe Biden. Gingrich discusses how the left has been systematically chipping away at welfare reform over the years, drawing parallels between current state of affairs and George Orwell's 1984. He highlights his time in Congress which led to four consecutive balanced budgets and welfare reform, emphasizing the need for another national movement. Gingrich acknowledges Vivek's role in shaping a new vision for America and emphasizes that the solutions to today's challenges lie in the principles of past leaders, including Reagan and the Founding Fathers. They discuss the left's movement towards a dictatorship of ideas, and Gingrich's stepping down as Speaker of the House. Gingrich also reveals his impact on the balance of power in Washington after leaving office, and why he chose not to run for president in 2000. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the importance of visionary leaders during moments of national identity crisis, and the need for leaders who can both articulate and execute big ideas during challenging times.-- Donate here: https://t.co/PE1rfuVBmb For more content follow me here: Twitter - @VivekGRamaswamy Instagram - @vivekgramaswamy Facebook - http://facebook.com/VivekGRamaswamy Truth Social - @VivekRamaswamy Rumble - @VivekRamaswamy -- Time-Codes: 00:00:00: Introduction of the topic of the 1994 Republican Revolution and its current relevance. 00:02:16: Lessons from the 1994 Republican Revolution applied to today's political climate. 00:08:00: Discussion on the left's efforts to chip away at welfare reform. 00:10:29: Comparison of the current state of the US to George Orwell's 1984. 00:12:49: Discussion on changes leading to balanced budgets and welfare reform during Gingrich's time in Congress. 00:15:30: Acknowledgement of Vivek's role in shaping a new vision for America. 00:17:30: Discussion on the continuity of ideas from Reagan to the Founding Fathers. 00:19:00: Expression of concern about the left's movement towards a dictatorship of ideas. 00:23:26: Explanation of why Gingrich did not consider running for president in 2000. 00:29:18: Importance of visionary leaders during moments of national identity crisis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0

So I've often said that we're in a 1776 moment today. We've had an American Revolution 250 years ago fought to

0:18.6

restore certain ideals in this country that were different from the way old world Europe had lived and

0:26.2

governed for most of human history.

0:28.7

It was done the other way.

0:30.3

In 1776 in this country we said that it was we the people who decided how we settle our political differences.

0:37.1

Climate change, racial justice doesn't matter.

0:39.6

We the people settle those differences through a constitutional republic and our form of governance in this

0:44.5

country which is enshrining the Constitution the strongest guarantors of freedoms in human history.

0:51.3

I think we live in one of those moments today.

0:53.7

I say it's a 1776 moment in this country who governs.

0:58.0

That's the question at issue.

0:59.0

And I think 2024 has an opportunity to be one of those revolutions as well, reviving the ideals of the American

1:06.3

Revolution.

1:07.3

We've had certain moments in American history.

1:09.6

The 1980 Reagan Revolution revived some of those ideals from our nation's founding.

1:15.1

One of those moments though that we haven't talked about in a long time is a revolution

1:20.0

led by a man who I'm going to be talking to on today's episode of the podcast and I'm excited

1:25.8

to.

1:26.8

He's a friend. He's become a friend over the last couple of years.

1:28.3

Who I'm excited to hear from.

1:30.8

In his latest book, March to the majority, he talks about the real story of the 1994 Republican

1:39.6

Revolution that he led. And as we think about the American Revolution the revolution that's coming in

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