Thom Tillis Quotes

I use Facebook on a daily basis to share information about my work in Congress and across our great district. I put information about constituent meetings, video of various Congressional hearings, and share local news stories from around our region.

When I'm elected to the Senate, I will continue to meet with all Marylanders, whether we agree on every issue or not.

Useful lessons can be learned from our more successful local authorities - as you move into government, it is even more imperative to communicate speedily and persuasively with your members and your voters.

Professionally I would say taking up my constituents' problems is something I continue to enjoy after 22 years as an MP.

It's nice not to have to worry about constituents.

Few Americans have ever met their Congresspeople. They don't see them at the grocery store; they don't meet them at the bowling alley. They're more likely to see their representatives in photographs from the Daily Grill in Washington, D.C., than at a local town hall.

I probably hold more town halls than any member of Congress.

Senate: A body of elderly gentlemen charge with high duties and misdemeanors.

I feel lucky that I get the privilege of serving in the Senate.

I wish that I could tell you that I have a season ski pass, but I have had to give that up since I've been in the Senate.

My staff in Washington and in the state will be dedicated to constituent services and the best representation for our state.

I have a track record of going out and talking to my constituents and then standing up and representing them. That's what people want.

Spend a while listening to people in your district to make sure you understand how they are served well in government and how they could be served better.

I have served in the Senate since December 2012 with seats on the Appropriations and Commerce committees and previously served as the lieutenant governor and in the state House. These positions provided me insights on Hawaii's priorities and how to effectively work with stakeholders to achieve meaningful results.

My focus has been on being a good congressman, and there is so much other work to do.

I've learned what Tip O'Neill meant when he said all politics is local. We need more people in Congress who have this experience, who have this boots-on-the-ground experience.

You might not be a big fan of politics, but you can still participate. All you need to do is vote for people you believe will work on these issues, and if they don't work the way they should, then it is your responsibility to call them, organize a town hall, and demand that they show up - hold them accountable.

I was appointed to the Senate, and it has been my job to serve in the Senate and then to earn the vote of Minnesotans.

I decided to run for Congress because when I was approached as a community leader, I felt that one of the things that spoke to me most was the constituent services.

I'm running because Hoosiers deserve a senator who sounds the same on the factory floor as he does on the Senate floor.

Coming to serve in the Senate and also running for the Senate in a short time period is not for the faint of heart. But I am not fainthearted.

We believe that leaders should be following the masses. We only ran in leadership campaigns to get our ideas across, to use it as a platform.

I did try judging a talent hunt series, but honestly, TV is not my cup of tea. The time required, I don't think I will be able to dedicate that kind of slot or even the energy to TV.

I have been going into the underserved neighborhoods and talking to people and letting them know that the conservative message does work. Conservatives need to realize that you actually have to go in there and ask for the vote.

I am honored to have heard from so many voters, supporters, and local elected officials who have been pleased with the work I have done on their behalf. They want and deserve a leader who will aggressively pursue strong conservative policies and get results. That's exactly what I have done.