Harold H. Greene Quotes

I grew up outside of Washington D.C., a town in which the largest industry is government and in which almost everyone I knew was involved in creating policies which impact people across our country and around the globe.

Why does it have to be politics? Is there a dynamism to that world and a theoretical capacity to do things that draws many talented people? Absolutely. Are there other ways to be involved and lead an interesting life? Of course.

I'm a lobbyist and had a career lobbying. The guy who gets elected or the lady who gets elected president of the United States will immediately be lobbying. They would be advocating to the Congress, they'll be lobbying our allies and our adversaries overseas. They'll be asking the business community and labor unions.

I believe all universities should at least offer courses in politics and policy implementation.

I'm not a policy wonk, and I don't dream of being a political operative.

I didn't run for student council president. I don't see myself in any way in elected office. I love policy. I'm not particularly fond of politics.

When you are President you have to get something done, and that often means compromise.

No man can be a politician except he be first a historian.

Politics, I love. It's a noble profession.

In college, I studied political science, policy, and law. My plan was to move to New York, pay off student debt in a year or two, and then run for office.

I was Guy Molinari's chief of staff.

I'm intrigued by being in public office.

Politics is the science of urgencies.

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

I learnt more about politics during one South Dakota dust storm than in seven years at the university.

I majored in political communications, so I intended to be a diplomat.

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 think there's a lot to learn from Rockefeller on how to pass legislation.

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

The political status legislation which emerged in Congress in 1990 and 1991 did not receive the support needed for enactment into law during my tenure as Attorney General.

As a member of Congress, I'm often reminded that in baseball, as in diplomacy, you have to know when to hit, when to run, and when to show grace.

I studied politics and economics at Bristol, and people always assumed that I'd go into politics or a non-government organisation when I left. I might well do this later on. I'd love to represent a West Country seat in the House of Commons.

When you're out of office, you can be a statesman.

Politics is a people business. I like people.

Politics and government are certainly among the most important of practical human interests.