Mark Sanford Quotes

I see myself as an old man and an unqualified teacher to the nation. I think being a teacher is probably the most important thing you can be in politics.

A politician is a man who understands government. A statesman is a politician who's been dead for 15 years.

A statesman is a politician who’s been dead ten or fifteen years.

My father had a great legacy and implemented important policies for Canada.

I am saddened to hear of the passing of William 'Bill' J. Hughes, former U.S. Representative and Ambassador. Mr. Hughes has fought for South Jersey for decades and it is an honor to have known him and followed in his footsteps. South Jersey and the world are better for having had him.

Without question, my grandfather's example of public service throughout his life inspired Dad later to run for office himself. Wherever he went, whatever he did, Prescott Bush had plenty of admirers.

I definitely envision myself in politics at some point.

I am joining politics for sure.

I've not been a decisively re-elected city councilor and top vote-getter three times because I haven't done the work and because I don't work hard.

Sen. Sessions' commitment to public service is nearly unparalleled in Alabama history, and his departure from the Senate leaves tremendous shoes to fill.

We need to work as hard as President Trump is working.

I'm intrigued by being in public office.

I could really see myself in politics. Who knows?

Politicians never live up to all the hopes that we invest in them but I think he [Barack Obama] has made America a different country.

Some people think elections are a game: who's up or who's down. It's about our country. It's about our kids' future. It's about all of us together. Some of us put ourselves out there and do this against some difficult odds. We do it, each one of us, against difficult odds. We do it because we care about our country. Some of us are right, and some of us are not. Some of us are ready, and some of us are not. Some of us know what we will do on day one, and some of us haven't thought that through.

I tremendously admire, and I think we all should, the great work done by our commander in chief, our president George Bush...

I think that Americans are very grateful to the Bush family for their public service.

I think it's inarguable that Vladimir Putin has been a stronger leader in his country than Barack Obama has been in this country.

So as far as leadership and patriotism goes, I think it's really important that those things have to take place. And I think he's the best Democratic candidate we've had since Bill Clinton. And that's coming from a Democrat.

One of the reasons I'm in this business is because I have absolute respect for the people who say, "You know what? I think I can make this a little better and I'm willing to get in and try." Because, I'll tell you, there are a hell of a lot of reasons to stay away from running for office today.

I think it's one thing to be part of a very important group called the Senate of the United States and cast a vote. You're one of 100. I think it says even more to be a governor, where you ultimately have that political responsibility and accountability to succeed.

Over my tenure as governor, I have come not only to respect the political muscle of the Federation; I've come to respect the brains. All of us depend on your efforts and energies.

There is no doubt in my mind that Rudy Giuliani in the Senate will be a leader for the people of New York but also for the people of Arizona and the people all over this country.

One of the things I think I can bring to the presidency is to make government and public service cool again.

With any president it is difficult to predict how the world will be effected by his presence in the white house.