Carol Moseley Braun Quotes

I was a very, very good congressman.

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

There are two kinds of horses; there are show horses, and there are work horses, and you've got to decide in the United States Senate whether you want to be a show horse or a work horse.

I'm doing a good job in Washington.

I've always been intrigued by the Senate, and admired many of the people who have served there.

I have been a civil servant and a politician for over 30 years.

I'm intrigued by being in public office.

It's a supporting role, and I relish the opportunity to take those relationships I've developed, the experiences I've developed, to carry the president's agenda to our nation's capital, to leaders there, but also to leaders in state capitals around America.

A Parliament is nothing less than a big meeting of more or less idle people.

All I wanted was to be involved in politics and government.

I enjoyed my stay in the Congress. Most people do not. And too many people who have been elected really don't understand the nature of government.

My primary motivation for running for the 9th Congressional District is that I strongly believe that one of the hallmarks of the American democracy is a representative form of democracy.

I enjoyed the administrative work because it involved working with Congress, city council, and the mayor. I had never been a politician so it was fun - learning political maneuvering.

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've loved being in legislative office on a state level, and I think on a federal level there are so many more opportunities. I'm so excited to accomplish more.

Most senators are just going to work and trying to do a job.

I studied politics and economics at Bristol, and people always assumed that I'd go into politics or a non-government organisation when I left. I might well do this later on. I'd love to represent a West Country seat in the House of Commons.

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

I happened to have the privilege of serving in Congress. It will be 16 years at the end of this term. And I think I made a difference here on important issues.

I am proud to be in the Senate. I have always been proud to be a part of our political system. It is a remarkable privilege to participate in this system of ours.

My focus is on my constituents.

I have had a career in public service.

Politics is about putting yourself in a state of grace.

When they call the roll in the Senate, the Senators do not know whether to answer 'Present' or 'Not guilty.'

I was a Georgia state legislator for a great many years.