Bob Corker Quotes

I would never run for any office or government position. I'm not into it.

I would be lying if I told you that I hadn't had aspirations to run for a statewide office.

I didn't think I was ever going to run for office.

School boards can be a steppingstone to higher forms of political leadership.

Going into politics is something people have asked me about forever.

Every member of my family knows that running for office is a personal decision.

I ain't running for office. I ain't running for nothing.

I will not ever run for political office. I can assure you.

I was in elective politics for 24 years. I've made four national races, two for President, two for Vice President. I have found there are other ways to serve, and I'm enjoying them.

I never intended to be a politician or office-seeker.

I am not a politician and I have no intention of being one.

You might be considering elected office because you are angry with those in power. Indignation can be a motivator to run but not to govern. If you win you'll need more than anger to govern.

I have no desire to run for public office.

I am not joining politics. I don't intend to contest election. I am happy to be back to doing normal things, be it films or other work.

Of course I have had thoughts about going into politics.

I never thought I would run for office.

I haven't ruled out another run for office at some point.

I'm not into politics. I have received offers to enter politics, but I have not been tempted so far. I can't say about the future.

I'm not one of the people who have to be in public office.

Running for office was definitely something I've thought about. When I was younger, I wanted to major in political science. And I've been engaged in current events since I was a kid. If I can make a difference and feel passionately and capable, then I would. Why not?

I certainly never thought I would run for office myself. If someone had suggested it, I would have laughed out loud.

I'm only sort of a politician.

If I wanted to be president of the United States, I'd run for the Senate in 1986. And I'm just not going to do it.

I would like to run for the mayor of the city of Chicago. That has always been an aspiration of mine even when I was in the House of Representatives.

People who assume I want to run for elected office may be dealing from a bad assumption.