Brian Schatz Quotes

My staff in Washington and in the state will be dedicated to constituent services and the best representation for our state.

I came to Washington understanding what the Senate is capable of accomplishing and knowing that I'd have myriad opportunities as a senator to get things done.

I have a proven record as an effective legislator, which I believe is my greatest asset.

Politicians can't manage. All they can do is talk.

As governor, I learned the importance of having an agenda.

I am extremely privileged to serve Rhode Island in the United States Senate, and that is my only goal and aspiration.

I'm never running for office. I love being able to speak to members of Congress or members of the Senate and floating on either side, because it takes all of us. It's going to take both of them.

Senator Martinez is not driven by polls; he is driven by the needs of the state of Florida and its 17 million constituents.

I loved being in the Senate. That was a wonderful experience.

People just want to hear some common sense... and I bring to bear the experience in local government and state government and national government - I was the first woman in history on the Senate Finance Committee - not to mention the diplomatic international experience.

The governor is Virginia's chief executive and represents the commonwealth at all times.

Professionally I would say taking up my constituents' problems is something I continue to enjoy after 22 years as an MP.

Washington doesn't have just a spending problem, or just an entitlement problem, or just a taxing problem. We have a leadership problem. Fix that, and the first three problems are solved.

It's the job of a special advisor to be the eyes and ears of a minister and it's the job of a corporate lobbyist to represent the best interests of their organization.

What would the Senate do with me, an inexperienced legislator who lacks the faculty of self-deception, essential requisite for anyone wanting to guide others.

We've got to get back to a country that can get things done. And my whole career has been marching and charging at and running toward some of the most difficult problems in America and finding ways to create new coalitions to get things done.

I feel lucky that I get the privilege of serving in the Senate.

I love representing Minnesota in the Senate.

My job in the Senate is not just to give speeches and do interviews, it's to solve problems.

I left my business to run for the Senate because I believe the government needs to run more like a business.

I'm not a legislator. I've never been a lobbyist. I've never worked a session before, but based on my conversations with leadership in the Senate and the House, I get the general sense that people want to work together to make things happen.

It is an honor to join my former colleague in Congress, Jim McCrery, and the very talented team at Capitol Counsel.

Hillary Clinton's time in the Senate indicates she is happier being a policy workhorse than a show horse.

My focus has been on being a good congressman, and there is so much other work to do.

In Washington, I am a leader on the issues that matter to my community, and I think that's what my constituents want, and also I think that's what voters want. Someone who understands them, who wants to represent them, and who works tirelessly every day on behalf of their interests and their values.