Lisa Murkowski Quotes

Professional politicians are busy looking out for their jobs. Send me to Congress so I can look out for your job.

If you will trust me with your vote, you can count on me to take those values to Washington.

I thank the voters of Upstate N.Y. for this privilege to serve and pledge to continue to work tirelessly on their behalf in this final term.

I am delighted with the strong vote I have received. My message of positive leadership, patriotism and commitment clearly was resonating with tens of thousands of ordinary Irish people.

If elected, I will win.

Voters are looking for credibility and are wary of polish. At the end of the day, it doesn't really matter which candidate can more deftly read a teleprompter.

At least the politicians are accountable to the voters.

If you think too much about being re-elected, it is very difficult to be worth re-electing.

If elected, I shall consider the whole people of Sangamon my constituents, as well those that oppose as those that support me. While acting as their representative I shall be governed by their will on all subjects upon which I have the means of knowing what their will is.

I didn’t think that I would ever get elected. After all, you don’t vote for somebody who is attacking Santa Claus.

When it comes to a mayor, they [the voters] often want whatever they haven’t just had.

I've been a good Democratic leader.

Turnout is good for the system.

I would consider running for office. But not for mayor.

I knew that our community needed a very clear voice. and I think we deserved representation that rejected lobbyist funds and put our voters and our community first.

Real change begins with citizens registering to vote, becoming active and engaged in their communities, and casting their ballot at every election for those who will fairly and accurately represent them.

Democrats believe that when more people vote, it's not just good for our party; it's good for democracy.

I respect Sen. Elliott and expect that she will be a strong opponent.

Enough Americans saw fit to give president Obama a second term. I don't think there will be many people keeping their Romney/Ryan bumper stickers on their cars.

We need to say to everyone on Election Day, 'Those of you who helped make this a good day, you need to go out and help us finish the job.'

Would I consider a run for political office? Yes.

Even if politicians spew confusing, convoluted jargon, these people are still meant to represent me, and the only way that happens is if I stay informed and vote.

I vote, but I don't feel that I'm achieving much when I do.

I hope Paper Boi runs for president. I hope he does. Governor, mayor, senator, I hope he does it all. You better believe it.

I don't really worry what outside groups who score votes think. My job is to represent the people.