Calvin Mundinger Quotes

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

I think it's appropriate in America for anyone to speak out and say what their reaction is to the president's State of the Union speech.

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.

Are the governors such exceptionally gifted men as to enable them … to represent the masses and act in the interests of all men better than all men would be able to act for themselves?

Our government is the potent, the omnipresent teacher. For good or ill it teaches the whole people by its example.

No matter where you stand politically - even if you're unsure of what your political ideology is - it is important to take part in the process of shaping our government.

To lead a country, you must periodically hold a national consultation in which people representing different programmes can make a bid for power.

The people have spoken. Their decision is sovereign. We all respect it... I wish good luck to those who will now govern France.

A statesman, we are told, should follow public opinion. Doubtless, as a coachman follows his horses; having firm hold on the reins and guiding them.

I am not at all a politician. I don't think I'm cut out for politics. I am certainly not going to stand for election.

Whenever people say, 'You should be president,' I say, 'I thought you liked me.' Listen, I thought being mayor of Stamford was a wonderful job. Being governor of a state for a period of time is a wonderful job, and I'm not sure I'm at all attracted to Washington.

To me, I was right from the beginning, because it's my right as an American to speak up and question our president, have my point of view, have my opinion, question what I want to question, and say what I want to say about our government.

Americans should not have to wonder if their government is actively looking to subvert them or their political views. We live in a nation where respect for differing beliefs and a vibrant political discourse play an important role in shaping our government.

I am satisfied that all politicians were meant to be journalists and all journalists meant to be politicians.

A government of, by and for the people is obligated to conduct the nation's business in a manner that respects dissent.

I ask the rights to pursue happiness by having a voice in that government to which I am accountable.

Public officers are the trustees of the people.

If the people be governors, who shall be governed?

My God. What is there about this place [the White House] that a man should ever want to get into it?

The public has to have a head, and if the President takes the heads away, the public will have his.

All persons who take part in government are accountable for their actions.

To what higher station, to what greater glory can any mortal aspire, than to be, during the whole course of his life, the support of good, the control of bad government, and the guardian of public liberty?

No, I look at the senators and pray for the country!

There are two supreme pleasures in life. One is ideal, the other real. The ideal is when a man receives the seals of office from the hands of his Sovereign. The real pleasure comes when he hands them back.

We cannot long protect liberty if our leaders continue to act like mere bystanders in the work of government.