R. J. Cutler Quotes

I think we need politicians; we need people who want to serve.

If you believe in democracy, than you can't trash it by being cynical about the people who do democracy: the politicians.

I think we can do better with our politicians. I think I'd make a good one, because I like people.

The fact is the American people want men and women to stand up and represent them and to put their interests ahead of the party interests.

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

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.

Voters will decide how they want to be governed.

Good government is good politics.

The highest political buzz word is not liberty, equality, fraternity or solidarity; it is service.

I happen to think that American politics is one of the noblest arts of mankind; and I cannot do anything else but write about it.

I cannot run the political machine. I have enough on my hands without that. It is the people's business.

Our democracy is only as good as the people who are willing to step up and run for office.

We don’t trust government, but we need government….Government didn’t land here from Mars. We elected them.

I have enormous respect for people who do run for office.

Normally, I stay away from politics - unless I'm going to run for president.

Pretty much every prime minister since I can remember has made me mad.

Government is not a game show, though at times it is amusing and entertaining to watch.

I will be president for all South Koreans.

I'm a person who's always been interested in politics and thought it was a very noble occupation.

In the world at large we seldom vote for a principle or a given state of affairs. We vote for a man who pretends to believe in that principle or promises to achieve that state. We don't want a man, we want a condition of peace and plenty-- or, it may be, war and want-- but we must vote for a man.

At the moment I am a little bit politician, yes. I think that could be my next step. It is not because I want power, it is because of what I think I could do for the people.

I enjoyed my stay in the Congress. Most people do not. And too many people who have been elected really don't understand the nature of government.

I've committed myself to serve my constituents in South Shields and I have committed myself to British politics.

In a government such as ours we have vigorous contests to determine who should lead. The recent election was no exception. Now we inaugurate a new government on a day that transcends any one individual or any one party.

No matter where you stand politically - even if you're unsure of what your political ideology is - it is important to take part in the process of shaping our government.