Vance McAllister Quotes

I'm running because Hoosiers deserve a senator who makes promises here in Indiana and then keeps them in Washington.

Honestly, if you are going to run for public office, I think it's incumbent... to speak up.

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

Any politician in a democracy has to be mindful of public opinion.

A Senate seat is a terrible thing to waste.

Congress is afraid of the voters, and the voters are looking for leadership.

I wasn't elected to avoid conflict. I was elected to represent the people of the 2nd District.

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

When you ask someone for their vote, you are asking them to place their confidence in you as the steward of the community, so it was humbling that people placed their faith and trust in me.

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

I've committed myself to serve my constituents in South Shields and I have committed myself to British politics.

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.

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

To me, a politician's job is to listen to constituents' problems and try to sort them out.

I really feel very strongly that the person who runs for office is the courageous one, and the one who everybody has to know.

There are, believe it or not, good politicians.

God has called us to be His representatives in our nation and in our world. Select candidates who represent your views and work for their election.

For better or worse, when you're running for mayor, there's a little bit of a spotlight on you.

I don't vote for the guy I trust. I vote for the guy who trusts me the most.

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

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

Every member of Congress is shaped by his or her first election.

What is the use of being elected or reelected unless you stand for something?

I’m going to take Tennessee ideas to Washington and make them work for the country.