Matt Rosendale Quotes

A lot of people talk about running for office, but what are you going to do when you get there? It's about service - and there aren't enough hours in the day.

I am extremely privileged to serve Rhode Island in the United States Senate, and that is my only goal and aspiration.

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 don't want to come to Washington to be just another vote. I want to lead on issues that are important.

Senator Martinez is not driven by polls; he is driven by the needs of the state of Florida and its 17 million constituents.

I ran for Congress because I want to help change the way we do business in Washington, D.C.

There are two rules for mayors: Be there and do something.

I'm very proud and happy to be serving the people of Arkansas and the Senate, and I look forward to continue to serve them.

I have had the fortunate privilege of serving as a state representative for residents in the great cities of Detroit, River Rouge, and Ecorse.

Elective office is one of many ways to serve the community and the country. It's one that I would consider at some point.

It is through states that the American people get the job done every day, often in spite of a deeply flawed bureaucratic federal government.

I'm so proud to represent the people of South Florida. I was so honored when President Obama asked me to serve as chair of the Democratic Party. But there's one job I'm even more proud of, and that's being a mom to my three kids, Rebecca, Jake and Shelby.

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

Al is, and always has been, the person who has been the candidate - the elected official. And he is the one who makes policy. As his wife, I have the wonderful opportunity to advocate for causes that I am passionate about, and I'm thankful for that.

My dad was a city councilman and a county commissioner, so I grew up involved and engaged in the political process.

It has been the greatest privilege of my adult and public life to have served, for 32 years, as the Member of Parliament for our local Highlands and Islands communities.

My decision to look seriously at elected office is grounded in a deep commitment to public service and my experience - both my own and that of my family - in finding just, practical, and bipartisan solutions to difficult challenges.

Bangalore needs a honest, passionate and hard-working MP, and I will be that MP.

I'm married to Senator Vincent Hughes of Pennsylvania, so I always am speaking my mind. I remember, growing up, my parents were always involved in what was going on in the community, and their involvement helped me in so many different ways and other people within our community.

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.

He's a terrible politician, but he makes a fine senator and public servant.

You might be considering elected office because you are angry with those in power. Indignation can be a motivator to run but not to govern. If you win you'll need more than anger to govern.

I love representing Minnesota in the Senate.

As a legislator, I was elected to make the tough decisions and produce solutions to the problems facing our country.

I love working for the people of Ohio, and I have a lot more work to do as their senator.