Jim Matheson Quotes

I always thought of myself is a private-sector person. I was a reluctant candidate. I put in my time. Now it's somebody else's turn to take charge. But I am still very interested in politics.

I'm not sure I make old bones in parliament. It's an amazing experience to have had but I can't see myself being Mother of the House.

I'm honored to have served for 18 years as Arizona's 10th Senator - and for four terms in the House of Representatives before that.

I have been immeasurably honored to serve the people of Maine for nearly 40 years in public office and for the past 17 years in the United States Senate. It was incredibly difficult to decide that I would not seek a fourth term in the Senate.

It is therefore not to be wondered at that Lincoln's single term in the House of Representatives at Washington added practically nothing to his reputation.

If I only had 12 years left to live, I'd want to live it as a member of Congress because that was the 12 longest years of my life.

I happened to have the privilege of serving in Congress. It will be 16 years at the end of this term. And I think I made a difference here on important issues.

I loved every day I was in politics. But I got out at the right time. I never miss it.

McCarthy had ten years in the House of Representatives, only two terms as a senator. What did he pass? Are there any bills or any piece of legislation that he's identified with? Not at all.

My work in the House of Representatives, at this time in my life, is completed. It is time to return home.

I really enjoyed my time in state government. I thought we made a difference. I liked being a part of that effort. I had a different experience in Washington.

I was elected by the good people of Fort George for another five-year term, and I certainly intend to continue serving them in this, my seventh term as a member of the House of Representatives.

When you are a politician, it means to work for the benefit of the country, not to stay home. In politics, it ends only when one dies.

I think Senator Marco Rubio was a very good speaker of the House, has been a very good senator.

My father did not groom us for politics. I took the plunge because I wanted to carry on his work in his constituency.

I'm a blue-collar kid who went on to become a successful entrepreneur. I was the youngest CEO in the history of the New York Stock Exchange. Now I've served my country for six years in the House of Representatives.

I was on the elections committee in my last session in the state House of Representatives.

I have been blessed, working both at the local level on a community school board, the state assembly, four years in the state senate, and now almost 12 years in the House of Representatives.

I view my time in politics as a chapter, not my life.

One never expected from a Congressman more than good intentions and public spirit.

Once you're in the House for a few terms, it's hard to leave.

Being a politician is a calling second only to being a minister.

I love serving in the government. I love serving in the Senate.

I've worked since taking a newspaper route at age 9 and served as a prosecutor, a planning commissioner, a city councilman, and a congressman to pay back some of what my community and nation gave me.

You will find me standing up to my rack, as the people's faithful representative, and the public's most obedient, very humble servant.