John Sununu Quotes

I ran for Congress because I want to help change the way we do business in Washington, D.C.

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

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

If you are tired of partisanship over patriotism, you need to vote for a change in direction.

I will always be the voice of the people and a voice for reason in Washington D.C.

If Ron Dellums running for mayor gives you hope, then let's get on with it.

We have to do more than just elect a new President if we truly want to change this country.

The real truth is, I just want to keep the voice of dissent alive in all of our elections. I don't really want to hang out with politicians.

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.

I also helped write the five-page statement of principles that Civic Forum issued in late November. That was the first public expression of what the new government wanted to do.

The electoral system is not where change starts - it usually starts in communities and from the bottom up - but it is where change can be stopped.

I travel to Chicago a lot. And I've followed Obama through his Senate race and beyond. I found him to be an exceptional candidate who was able to transcend ethnic and racial lines.

My family has been in politics a long time in Los Angeles. We very much believe we are elected to represent the people. I mean, I am to give voice to, you know, the over half a million people I represent in my congressional district. I mean, that's the way it works.

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

If I was a politician right now I would change just about everything.

The next adventure is the government, a government of change.

The Iraqi elections were an important first step.

The principle issue in this election is whether or not you are prepared to do anything new.

Those wanting to improve democracy in their countries should not wait for permission.

Public service is a noble career. You can’t do it unless you get out there and run…. You can make a difference if you are elected.

Our political system is losing its ability to even explore alternatives …. I hope we will demand judgment from our leaders.

We don’t trust government, but we need government….Government didn’t land here from Mars. We elected them.

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

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

I'm going to Congress to break down the doors of power.