Mark Meadows Quotes

The No. 1 thing I want a voter to think about when they see my name, or hear my name, is what I stand for, and what I want to do for them and their family while elected.

A lot of people have the expectation that politicians shouldn't just disappear into the woodwork even if they didn't win the election.

If you will trust me with your vote, you can count on me to take those values to Washington.

I would not want to live in a country that would have me as a leader in any sort of political bent.

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

Most people who get in trouble in politics usually get in trouble because they're disconnected from the people they serve, and I don't think anybody in Tennessee, even people who won't vote for me, would accuse me of that.

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

I think that's the beauty of elections: You can't hide from who you are. The more honestly and directly you communicate to people why you're doing this, the way in which you want to serve them, I just think that the better, more informed decision that they can make.

Americans don't mind rich politicians. History is full of them. What they do mind are people who ask for their vote but don't connect with them.

I have a clean image. I want to serve the people with humility and sincerity. Politicians have made use of peoples' votes but do not care for them.

My interest in this Senate seat really had nothing to do with President Obama's success. I've been convinced that the right person can win, regardless.

The fact is the American people want men and women to stand up and represent them and to put their interests ahead of the party interests.

I believe a democracy needs men and women of conviction in its positions of leadership in order for us to succeed. That's the subject of 'A Perfect Candidate,' a film I made 20 years ago about Oliver North and Charles Robb.

Parties that have done nothing for the State should be defeated.

It is unacceptable to be disrespectful of Congressman Crowley. He's done some phenomenal, phenomenal work for the Bronx and Queens.

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

Elected officials have always been held to a higher standard, as we should be.

We need a Congress that cares more about doing the people's business than their own.

We need elected officials who care more about policy than politics.

I cannot be expected to behave like a film star when I have decided to serve my people. They have voted for me with expectations, and I cannot take them for granted.

I think we can do better with our politicians. I think I'd make a good one, because I like people.

I really don't think of power. I think more of service to the people of my state.

What gets you out of bed in the morning? This is a question I'm often asked as a politician. It tends to be closely followed by a dozen other questions about what I'll do in 'x' scenario or whether I'll resign if 'y' happens.

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

Fulfilling your promises is the easiest way to get elected, and breaking your promises is the easiest way to get fired.