Jess Phillips Quotes

Those who know me know I won't hesitate to turn around and point someone out.

I guess I'm too outspoken.

I'm not the kind of person to hold my tongue.

I am so anxious for you not to abdicate and I think the fact that you do is going to put me in the wrong light to the entire world because they will say that I could have prevented it.

I am a straight talker. I am not politically correct or diplomatic.

I call it like I see it. I don't hold back when it comes to being candid on the hot issues.

I've always been very direct and have told the truth and have been very willing to stand up and speak out.

I have this propensity to just come out and say things. That's how I am in real life.

Character matters; leadership descends from character.

I have a strong personality, and I say what I think.

I feel like it's my responsibility and my obligation to stand up and to say that which I believe to be the truth.

I will tell the truth wherever I please.

One thing you gotta know about me is I have absolutely no filter. I have no problem saying what the hell I think of someone.

I never gave anybody hell! I just told the truth and they thought it was hell.

I do serve on various boards and I'm very honest and frank, obviously. I am a very forthright person and I do, sort of, share my candid views on anything.

I'm one who will always speak my mind and say what I feel!

I have a reputation for being a straight-talker.

If I have been fortunate enough to have risen to a level in this business where people would actually listen to me, then I think I have a duty to convey all truths that I encounter.

The President is the ultimate role model.

I said what I said, but I shouldn’t have said it.

If You are a man who leads, charged to direct the affairs of a great number, be careful of your every deeds, so that your conduct may be blameless.

Leaders can either lead or mislead. If you lead, you must lead with facts.

You didn’t elect me to tell you what you wanted to hear. You elected me to tell you the truth.

I try to be real positive because I know I'm being listened to, and I have a responsibility.

I know I'm profane. And outspoken.