Jo Cox Quotes

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

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.

I went to Massachusetts to make a difference. I didn't go there to begin a political career running time and time again. I made a difference. I put in place the things I wanted to do.

Having a path to elected office was never the goal for me.

Part of the reason why I wanted to be involved in politics was to create and be a part of policy changes.

Running for office was definitely something I've thought about. When I was younger, I wanted to major in political science. And I've been engaged in current events since I was a kid. If I can make a difference and feel passionately and capable, then I would. Why not?

I don't want to come to Washington to be just another vote. I want to lead on issues that are important.

I've also said you don't rule any options out, because if you are in public life because you want to make a difference... obviously, you have to be open to those kind of possibilities.

You know, my dad served in the President's Cabinet after his time as a governor. He told me he enjoyed being governor a lot more. Now, I understand why. If I do my job well, I can make a difference in people's lives and I can help our children realize their dreams.

I was looking for a new challenge and got an interest in trying to make a difference for families. You become more aware of how important families are. They are the key institution in our culture. The reason I got into politics was to try to make a difference for that key institution, whether it was tax policy, education policy, or whatever.

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

Why shouldn't a child look to want to be a political figure, to change our nation, to lead us the right directions?

Boy Governor

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 most honorable adventure.

For me, the passions and issues I care so much about are ones that lend themselves to work whether you're in government or outside of government.

I like to think I am a serious legislator and trying to get things done. That's my goal in life, to get things done.

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

You should not want to be a politician because you want to be president. You should be a politician because you want to fix the world or represent a movement.

I knew I always wanted to get involved in politics.

Without question, my grandfather's example of public service throughout his life inspired Dad later to run for office himself. Wherever he went, whatever he did, Prescott Bush had plenty of admirers.

If you want to have a big impact, government is the way to do it. Just think of the number of people you can touch.

I'm intrigued by being in public office.

I didn't need to be speaker because I needed a fancy title or a big office. I wanted to be speaker so I could lead an effort to deal with the serious issues that are facing our country.

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

I'd like to think I'm a serious legislator and trying to get things done.