Martin O'Malley Quotes

I would like to run for the mayor of the city of Chicago. That has always been an aspiration of mine even when I was in the House of Representatives.

Some city-council people are really awesome, but most are uninspired.

I would consider running for office. But not for mayor.

Mayors are known to be problem-solvers.

Would I get into politics? I'll just say what I tell people when they ask me this: Pray that everyday citizens like me aren't pushed to that corner.

My dad was a city councilman and a county commissioner, so I grew up involved and engaged in the political process.

I thought I could make a difference, so I ran for office.

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.

After hearing from my colleagues, I have decided to run for Speaker of the House. Let's work together to make a difference for our country.

I ran for my first office at 25 against an incumbent city councilman. I took 55% of the vote and became the youngest councilman in the area at the time.

I know New Yorkers are gonna vote for a candidate - me - who has the longest record of delivering for them. They want a mayor who can deliver for them. And I'm the only one - I don't care who gets in - who has that record.

I really do believe that mayors have the political position to really change people's lives.

I want to do my part in fighting for America's future. That's why I have decided to run for the United States Senate.

The great thing about our system of democracy is when they call you for jury duty, you have to come... It's an honor and a privilege. I was called and I've got to be here.

I never got into politics for it to be a career.

Politics isn't about big money or power games; it's about the improvement of people's lives.

No, I am a military man, not a statesman. I would just like to be mayor of Galena long enough to build a sidewalk from my house to the station.

You damned fools. You can either vote for me for mayor or you can go to hell

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.

I ran for Congress in 1992, but I lost the election, and I really dropped the idea of ever serving in Congress. Eventually, I went home and became the mayor of my city, West Palm Beach. I was mayor for eight years.

Before being elected to Congress, I was a mayor, and it's this perspective that makes me certain that Ed FitzGerald is the right kind of leader to get Ohio back on track.

My family and I couldn't be more happy for the opportunity to run with and serve with the next president of the United States.

By running, you're making that commitment that says, 'I'm dedicating myself to public service.' Win or lose, you're making that statement, and you actually are taking a step in that direction.

I respect Sen. Elliott and expect that she will be a strong opponent.

I'm thinking of trying to talk Jonathan Toews into running for Congress. We could use him.