Elizabeth May Quotes

In the political realm, when I say I'm going to give everything, that means I'll represent the people to the best of my ability.

When you're a leader, you cannot ignore parts of your constituency, even if you know they're not going to vote for you.

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.

Any of us who wants to go to Parliament must have that responsibility to represent the people who voted us in.

My responsibility is to ask, 'How can I serve my ideology and my voters?'

My job is not to represent Washington to you, but to represent you to Washington.

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

I've committed myself to serve my constituents in South Shields and I have committed myself to British politics.

I think I should be active politically. Because I look upon myself as a politician. That's not a dirty work you know. Some people think that there are something wrong with politicians. Of course, something wrong with some politicians.

Senators will do what they think they need to do to represent their constituents.

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.

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

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

My respect for politicians has increased. It's hard work - even hard physical work.

I've always championed women in politics. We just get stuck in; politics isn't a game. The decisions we make affect people's lives, and that is something we must all keep to the forefront of our minds.

I want Albertans to know they will have a champion in Erin O'Toole.

In politics, the leaders are supposed to work and work.

I'd like to vote for a bill. But I'm not going to vote for one unless I think it's going to be good for the area I represent.

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.

Representing the people of Welwyn Garden City makes me intensely proud.

I just want to be a really good congressman. You should look at what you are today and be the very best you can.

We asked voters who'd never voted before... who don't believe that their vote makes a difference, to turn out in races like mine, and they did. What they deserve back is a leader who puts democracy first.

After thinking carefully about how I can best help my fellow Minnesotans, I have decided to not seek election for a different office in 2014. The warm encouragement from many people to run for U.S. senator or the governorship was deeply humbling.

My dad was a congressman, and he taught me at a very early age, 'They voted for me, they view me as theirs, and I am.' Our family's phone in Memphis was always listed. It rang all day and all night.

I'm not running for state Senate because I wanted to become a politician. I'm running because I wanted to serve.