Ron Dellums Quotes

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.

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

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.

President Obama is an inspiration of mine, and interning with his administration in the White House opened my eyes to the possibilities of making change at the local level.

It's easy to be cynical about American politics. It's more important not to be.

I look forward to continuing to represent the people I'm currently serving, as well as the new communities that will be a part of this district in the future.

In politics there are some candidates who use change to promote their careers, and then there are those like John McCain who use their careers to promote change.

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.

Obama was elected by the people, and I was glad that barrier was broken down. I did, along with my wife, campaign for him in Ohio because that was a key state. If I had to say does he rate an 'A' or does he rate a 'D,' it would be very difficult. I give him a 'C.'

I'm running for senator because it's time for a change.

I worked in Maynard Jackson's first campaign, and I remember the excitement we felt when he won.

You know why I'm running for governor? Because everything we care about is under siege from President Donald Trump and Bruce Rauner.

When I ran for the Senate, I ran to bring change to Washington, not simply to become a woman senator.

Once you've been a mayor, you look to try to get things done.

Would I consider a run for political office? Yes.

I ran for public office to do something good.

One good outcome of elections is that fresh talent comes into the House of Commons.

I don't want to be the mayor of New Jersey.

As the mayor of South Bend, Indiana, I see on a daily basis the impact of politics and policy on my family, neighbors, friends, and residents.

I first decided to run for Congress when I was 29 - and became a Representative at the age of 30.

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.

I always believed there would be an African-American president. It was something I'd dreamed about, thought about, but certainly did not believe would happen in my lifetime.

Elisabeth Hasselbeck could run for vice president.

As more and more women, men and young people raise their voices and become active in local government, and more local leaders take action for the safety of women and girls, change happens.

I guess a small-town mayor is sort of like a community organizer, except that you have actual responsibilities.