Brad Wenstrup Quotes

When I entered politics, I took the only downward turn you could take from journalism.

I always thought of myself is a private-sector person. I was a reluctant candidate. I put in my time. Now it's somebody else's turn to take charge. But I am still very interested in politics.

A promising young man should go into politics so that he can go on promising for the rest of his life.

For someone like me who, as a kid, walked to school muttering little political speeches to myself, it was irresistible to finally get a chance at political life for real. When the people of Etobicoke-Lakeshore elected me their MP, it changed me forever.

Well, I've been in the political arena all of my life, and 10 years of that as a candidate and elected official, and that's about enough.

My father was in Congress when I was born. He was mayor my whole life from when I was in grade school - first grade - to when I went away to college.

I came to politics later in life so I bring a different life experience to it.

I was in civil society long before I was ever in politics or my husband was ever even elected president.

Since young age, I am in politics.

I have been a lifelong community activist and frankly did not dream of being in public office.

I'll never run for office. But I intend, either on the fiscal commission or on issues like immigration, to hopefully have my voice be heard.

All I wanted was to be involved in politics and government.

Elective office and public service are obviously something that have long ties with my family, and something I'm definitely interested in.

Public life is regarded as the crown of a career, and to young men it is the worthiest ambition. Politics is still the greatest and the most honorable adventure.

My mother, she worked in the mayor's office in Chicago when I was growing up and has been in democratic politics for a long time.

For me, the Congress party is now my life, the people of India are my life, and I will fight for the people of India and for this party.

I've never worked in politics, never been a member of an official committee or a political party.

I really don't have tremendous political ambition. I have policy ambition.

I used to do some philanthropic work, but with the political platform, I can contribute in a bigger way.

I'm not going to lie to you: being Speaker of the State Assembly is the best job I've ever had in my entire career. But you know, I got into politics 'cause I wanted to make a difference, and I was always raised that one person could make a difference.

No, I'm not running for office someday.

I loved being governor. It was a blast. Eight years was enough. But it was certainly one of the greatest thrills in my life to be able to serve the people of Florida. I miss that from time to time.

My family has been in politics a long time in Los Angeles. We very much believe we are elected to represent the people. I mean, I am to give voice to, you know, the over half a million people I represent in my congressional district. I mean, that's the way it works.

Obama used to be a community organizer. He knows how to build communities.

I will not ever run for political office. I can assure you.