Powers Boothe Quotes

I came into American politics and into this political system proud of politics and the way we make decisions.

I am proud to be in the Senate. I have always been proud to be a part of our political system. It is a remarkable privilege to participate in this system of ours.

Politics isn't something that really interested me; I, of course, care about what's going on in the world, but so much of political discourse now is not necessarily about doing what's right.

A stranger would think that the people of the United States had no other occupation than electioneering.

I was always fascinated by politics, and I was exposed to it quite a lot.

I've had an interest in politics since I was a little kid.

I don't know why, but I've had an interest and passion for politics.

People, not just reporters, are more interested in politics than in government, so the actual issues wouldn't be something that interested them.

I'm a political junkie.

I don't follow politics much.

We mean by "politics" the people's business -- the most important business there is.

In the democracy we live in today, it takes crisis to get the politics moving.

I've learned much more about politics than I thought I ever would.

I used to be of the opinion that it didn't matter who you voted for. The world balanced itself out and kept on truckin'. Which is true, but politics are still important.

I don't know a lot about politics.

My mother knew something about politics.

I consider politics very boring.

I like visiting the parliament, listening to the discussions and raising questions. It's a stimulating environment and it opens your world view.

I've always followed politics, and I think politics is everybody's business because we're electing someone who's going to be making important decisions that will affect all of our lives.

Government and politics isn't like a reality TV show. It's not about voting the bad guys out of the house. You know, it's about what do we need to take our country or our state or our city forward? And people, frankly, would be well advised to really get back into understanding politics.

I'm into politics, and I love watching the heavier news magazine shows.

We... are not really free if we can't control our own government and its policies. And we will never do that if we remain ignorant.

Let us never forget that government is ourselves and not an alien power over us. The ultimate rulers of our democracy are not a President and senators and congressmen and government officials, but the voters of this country.

I do not know much about politics, but I am trying to do the best I can with this administration until the time shall come for me to turn it over to somebody else.

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.