Emma Bonino Quotes

For future politics, I don't know what it holds, but if there's a possibility that the people want me to do another political office, again, maybe I'll do it.

My sister is not interested in any political positions; not in Rajya Sabha or anything else.

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

I am not at all a politician. I don't think I'm cut out for politics. I am certainly not going to stand for election.

Being a politician is a calling second only to being a minister.

I definitely envision myself in politics at some point.

I have chosen to seek election to the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors and not reelection to Congress.

I think we need politicians; we need people who want to serve.

After thinking carefully about how I can best help my fellow Minnesotans, I have decided to not seek election for a different office in 2014. The warm encouragement from many people to run for U.S. senator or the governorship was deeply humbling.

I'm not in politics.

Congress is full of good, decent, smart people who have devoted their lives to public service.

I'm not involved in politics, and I've never had any political role. I've never been in office. I've never taken any public administrative jobs.

I never thought of politics as a profession.

But always I was a private citizen whose activities in government or political party were appointive.

Whenever people say, 'You should be president,' I say, 'I thought you liked me.' Listen, I thought being mayor of Stamford was a wonderful job. Being governor of a state for a period of time is a wonderful job, and I'm not sure I'm at all attracted to Washington.

My father was in Congress when I was born. He was mayor my whole life from when I was in grade school - first grade - to when I went away to college.

Politics is in my blood. I'd love to be involved in 2008, maybe even '06.

The best, most interesting years of my life were spent in government and politics.

One never expected from a Congressman more than good intentions and public spirit.

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

Public life is regarded as the crown of a career, and to young men it is the worthiest ambition. Politics, is still the greatest and most honorable adventure.

I love serving in the government. I love serving in the Senate.

I'm blessed to represent Florida in the United States Senate.

I like to be involved in politics. I like to be involved in government. I've been in politics all my life. I would like to remain in government. I don't think that's so sinister.

I'm not a politician. And I don't want to be.