Michael McCaul Quotes

I want to thank the people of Texas for asking me to represent them in Washington.

My job is not to represent Washington to you, but to represent you to Washington.

Like it or not, the people of Arkansas sent me to Washington to represent them in this great body.

I was sent to Washington by the people of the state of Ohio. We have a diverse state. I am advocate and a fighter for this state.

It's our duty in Congress to bring the voices of our communities to Washington.

If you spend enough time in or around Washington, you'll meet amazing people who work for the government.

I wasn't there for one constituent; I was there for a major economic interest of my state.

There are a lot of people who go to Washington or go to their state houses with a personal ambition in mind.

I'm doing a good job in Washington.

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

I represent the 9th Congressional District of Georgia. I'm their voice.

Hoosiers sent me to Washington to offer solutions.

What I intend to do is be just a really fierce advocate for Minnesotans here in Washington, D.C.

My approach to public service is straightforward: I fight every day for New Jersey families, small businesses, veterans, and seniors and work to change the way business is done in Washington.

The people of Montana want to send me to Washington - not to bring home the bacon but to slaughter the hog.

Thank you for giving me the opportunity to represent you in the United States House of Representatives. Together, we will continue fighting to protect our Texas conservative values and the preservation of the America we know and love for future generations to come.

Everyone in Congress represents Washington.

I am not in Washington as a statesman. I am there as a very well paid messenger boy doing your errands. My chief occupation is going around with a forked stick picking up little fragments of patronage for my constituents.

A legislator has thousands of issues he must decide. Five minutes of access to present your case is very valuable.

[Describing a congressman's role:] ... a sort of super lobbyist for his constituents.

We do not engage in lobbying as such. However, I do make contact with members of Congress when requested to do so.

Being a member of Congress is a hard job but it's an uplifting job.

I really hate I being a congressman because all it is is constituent service.

I’m going to take Tennessee ideas to Washington and make them work for the country.

I really enjoyed my time in state government. I thought we made a difference. I liked being a part of that effort. I had a different experience in Washington.