William R. Keating Quotes

As the MP for Islington South and Finsbury, I have the privilege of representing one of the most diverse constituencies in the U.K.

I've committed myself to serve my constituents in South Shields and I have committed myself to British politics.

When I ran for the Senate, I ran to bring change to Washington, not simply to become a woman senator.

My focus is on my constituents.

My district goes a long ways across the southern part of Ohio, so just the opportunity to get to know so many people is a highlight itself, win or lose.

Serving the people of Arkansas' 2nd District is the honor of a lifetime, and I'm grateful for the opportunity I have been given by my fellow Arkansans.

I ran for public office to do something good.

I want to go back to Congress and get to work on making a real difference for the families and workers of South Florida.

For 25 years, it has been my privilege to represent the city of San Francisco and the great state of California; to work to strengthen our vibrant middle class; to secure opportunity and equality.

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

If Ron Dellums running for mayor gives you hope, then let's get on with it.

When you're a leader, you cannot ignore parts of your constituency, even if you know they're not going to vote for you.

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.

If you are tired of partisanship over patriotism, you need to vote for a change in direction.

My family has been in politics a long time in Los Angeles. We very much believe we are elected to represent the people. I mean, I am to give voice to, you know, the over half a million people I represent in my congressional district. I mean, that's the way it works.

I have just come out of an electoral experience with the people of my country in which I invited them to join me in a partnership for governance.

It's been a great privilege to serve the people of Pennsylvania.

I'm running for senator because it's time for a change.

God has called us to be His representatives in our nation and in our world. Select candidates who represent your views and work for their election.

Every member of Congress is shaped by his or her first election.

No one ever asserts that politics has no role in apportionment or redistricting.

My constituents tell me they want a fight, and that's what I'm here to do.

Elections are fundamentally about the future and not about the past.

I wasn't elected to avoid conflict. I was elected to represent the people of the 2nd District.

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