Andy Stern Quotes

Running for office was definitely something I've thought about. When I was younger, I wanted to major in political science. And I've been engaged in current events since I was a kid. If I can make a difference and feel passionately and capable, then I would. Why not?

Elective office and public service are obviously something that have long ties with my family, and something I'm definitely interested in.

I really don't have tremendous political ambition. I have policy ambition.

Every time I would give a talk, someone would say, 'You ought to go into politics.' I prefer to call it government leadership. My life has taken me to places where I have experiences that I think I can share. A lot of times, we see people who are career politicians. I'm not the conventional candidate, nor do I want to be.

If you want to be a policy maker, run for office.

Would I consider a run for political office? Yes.

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

Honestly, I'm interested in politics; I'm interested in giving back in some form, performing some sort of civic duty. But I'm not exploring a run for governor or senator or anything along those lines. I'm focused on running Disney.

I knew I always wanted to get involved in politics.

I joined politics at the behest of my seniors and considered it my duty to do so.

In college, I studied political science, policy, and law. My plan was to move to New York, pay off student debt in a year or two, and then run for office.

I am joining politics for sure.

Since young age, I am in politics.

I never thought I would run for office.

I hate politicians. I hate politics. But if I start to go into politics, I think I believe that I can serve more, I can help more people.

A politician ought to be born a foundling and remain a bachelor.

I really got to a point where I thought maybe I would want to be involved politically.

I think politicians do great things in the world, but I don't think they're the only ones who can. I don't like all the rhetoric and the finger pointing.

I have been a lifelong community activist and frankly did not dream of being in public office.

At the moment I am a little bit politician, yes. I think that could be my next step. It is not because I want power, it is because of what I think I could do for the people.

I have decided to end my participation in public affairs and to resign my role as premier of Quebec.

I do not know much about politics, but I am trying to do the best I can with this administration until the time shall come for me to turn it over to somebody else.

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

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 the most honorable adventure.

After PepsiCo, I do want to go to Washington. I want to give back.