Tony Evers Quotes

I don't want to run for governor, but I don't think anyone should put public service out of the question because that's not what a good citizen does.

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.

Whatever we do in government, teaches.

There are a lot of ways to serve and only one is being president.

Both of my children - my daughter Caroline, a public school teacher, and my son Elliot, an Army Ranger - are dedicating their lives to public service; thus, they have inspired my own decision to run for Congress.

I'm pleased about representing any portion of Montclair.

We need more leadership at every level: federal, state, and local.

A politician ought to be born a foundling and remain a bachelor.

At the moment I am a little bit politician, yes. I think that could be my next step. It is not because I want power, it is because of what I think I could do for the people.

I am proud to represent people who care so deeply about their communities. Their perseverance and strength only motivates me more as their representative in Congress.

The most important political office is that of the private citizen.

How could I remain a spectator while Singapore faces such complex challenges? How could I not step forward when I know I have more to contribute to the country we all worked to build?

As Governor of North Carolina for two terms, I made improving education a top priority.

It's my job as governor to set a vision.

I love being the mayor. I want to be the mayor forever.

I have always told anyone who would listen that I was available for more public service.

I loved being governor. It was a blast. Eight years was enough. But it was certainly one of the greatest thrills in my life to be able to serve the people of Florida. I miss that from time to time.

I thought I'd grow up to be a teacher, or maybe run for political office.

I was always complaining that there weren't enough good people going into public service, so I figured I had to get behind someone I found so compelling.

I was looking for a new challenge and got an interest in trying to make a difference for families. You become more aware of how important families are. They are the key institution in our culture. The reason I got into politics was to try to make a difference for that key institution, whether it was tax policy, education policy, or whatever.

Being the Queen is not all about singing, and being a diva is not all about singing. It has much to do with your service to people. And your social contributions to your community and your civic contributions as well.

Yes, I'm your governor now. I'll take care of you.

We can make mayors and officers every year, but not scholars.

Public business … must always be done by somebody…. If wise men decline it, others will not; if honest men refuse it, others will not.

While not all politicians are statesmen, all statesmen are politicians.