Jason Kander Quotes

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

In my years of public service at both the federal and state levels, I have had the privilege of representing most of the communities that make up Congressional District 21, including Hialeah, Westchester, Doral, Kendall, Miami Lakes, Hialeah Gardens, Medley and Palmetto Bay.

One of the primary reasons I first ran for Congress was to be a voice for our troops, veterans and military families.

They are entitled to their rightful share in running the country.

No, I look at the senators and pray for the country!

You might be considering elected office because you are angry with those in power. Indignation can be a motivator to run but not to govern. If you win you'll need more than anger to govern.

Somebody is going to be making the laws for this entire country. It could be you. Will it be you?

With the consent of the people, I will seek to continue service in Congress for the well-being of our state and our nation.

I want to be known as the mayor who happens to be Latino who made a difference. I ran to make a difference.

My mother knows struggle and has taught me how to lead with compassion, the compassion that should be required for every representative on every level of government.

Residents expect their state leaders to deliver solutions for the people of their state.

Hoosiers sent me to Washington to offer solutions.

I respect Senator McCain a great deal and believe he has many - many good ideas and suggestions that I would certainly want to avail myself of if I were in a setting that - that required the input of other leaders. Senator McCain would be one of those that I'd want to hear from.

I ran for public office to do something good.

One good outcome of elections is that fresh talent comes into the House of Commons.

My congressional record speaks for itself, and my ability to build coalitions locally, nationally and across the aisles in Congress is transparent.

Even through sports, I have been serving the country. But later, I want to join politics.

My legislators devote most of their time to attend to people's problems. I want the people to devote more time and contribute to the development of the state.

Representing the people of Welwyn Garden City makes me intensely proud.

Look, the people will elect the government they think best.

It's our duty in Congress to bring the voices of our communities to Washington.

I will always be the voice of the people and a voice for reason in Washington D.C.

I want to be part of a government that reaches across the whole of the country.

I believe in national service, where you can join AmeriCorps or the military.

Mayors are known to be problem-solvers.