Lisa Murkowski Quotes

… a right-minded and true-hearted statesman who has had as much sovereign power placed in his hands as you have placed in mine should regard himself as the servant of the Senate; and often of the people as a whole; and sometimes of private citizens, too.

It is our job, our responsibility as their representatives to help them. If we choose not to do that, we should not be their representatives.

We have the incredible privilege of serving in the highest offices in the state. We must prove ourselves worthy of our fellow citizens' faith. We must be trusted to always place the public's good above our own and to always choose fairness over favoritism.

The role of Premier is not one that should be taken lightly, nor is it a personal trophy.

It is my hope that as South Carolina senators, that we will stand up for what is best and good about our state.

Our people expect the best of us. They send us to take care of the people's business, and those of us who take hold of that responsibility understand that's what it's really about.

I have never tried to fiddle my role as leader of the city of Sheffield, as an MP or as a minister.

As I assume my responsibilities as your representative, I wish to assure you of my loyalty and devotions, as well of my determination to serve you and the people of Canada to the utmost of my abilities.

After all, I have spent the better part of my adult life insisting that government be open... that government be accessible... and that government be held accountable to people who voted us into office.

I shall hold myself particularly answerable to my constituents for my present conduct, and in general to all my fellow Citizens throughout these States, when properly questioned.

If you're blessed enough to serve in public office, then you shouldn't just talk a good game about your values; you should cast your vote according to them.

I am extremely proud to have the honour and privilege to be the Premier of this great state of Victoria.

Public officers are the trustees of the people.

We were elected to lead and sometimes we just have to do the right thing.

The trust that goes with public service is a heavy burden on those who would lead us.

The job of the politician isn’t to tell you what you want to hear, but to tell you what needs to be done.

I have an obligation to the people of Illinois, to the Senate and to myself to leave the Senate while I am still eager to serve, not after I tire of serving.

I have been in public office and have been criticized. I do not object to it. A public official should be willing to be criticized. An agent of the people of this country should be called to account.

I am not the type of politician who will tell you I am going to act for my own benefit. The answer is no, I will continue to serve the public.

As the leaders of this great country, I urge my fellow colleagues in the House, governors, and presidential candidates alike to hold ourselves up to a higher standard.

I serve and answer to the Texans I represent - not the Hollywood elite.

Politicians can be cheered for the promises they make. Our country will be judged by the promises we keep.

In politics, the leaders are supposed to work and work.

I want to be that President who serves the American people the way they deserve to be served.

Any of us who wants to go to Parliament must have that responsibility to represent the people who voted us in.