David Draiman Quotes

It's my job, with the position of power that I'm in and being able to be on television, I'm supposed to stand up for the people who can't stand up for themselves.

I am privileged to be able to work for the people of Hawaii in whatever capacity.

People have a huge desire to be listened to, for politicians to take the time to understand their problems.

It is our job, our responsibility as their representatives to help them. If we choose not to do that, we should not be their representatives.

It is our responsibility, but not burden, to be champions.

I represent my community, and I represent my people. And I've got to be honest if something seems questionable.

If you have any platform and a voice, I think it's important to use it.

I do think that it's a responsibility when there are so few of us as African Americans to kind of get to that place of success in a positive light. We should take a stance and stand for something and use that platform for positivity.

I don't think of myself as a powerful person. But I do use the platforms I have to make a difference in the world. Anyone who has a position where they can make a difference should use it.

I come from election, I come from the people. I owe gratitude to our people. I do everything for the good of the country and the people.

I feel a real sense of duty to use the voice and the platform I've been afforded by my fame to speak out for those whose voices don't get a chance to be heard.

There is a responsibility that goes with winning the Nobel Prize, and the responsibility is that if you have a forum, you should use it wisely.

If you accept the privilege of public service, you had better understand the responsibilities of public service.

Although I have lost my gavel, I have not lost my voice. I will be heard from.

The more I'm pushed in a position of leadership and I know I have to be the mouthpiece for so many other people who can't speak for themselves, the more confidence I'm gaining.

You have to tell the people that you want to serve what it is you believe and what you are going to do on their behalf.

I really don't think of power. I think more of service to the people of my state.

I take it seriously that it's a privilege and honor to be a role model to young girls, both black and white. It's not something I take lightly.

If you're lucky enough to have a position where people listen to you, you should say stuff you believe in - but not if you're Jenny McCarthy. Then you should shut up. But if you're right, like Amy Poehler, then speak up.

I am in politics. Here, it is not possible to know everyone around you. How can I take responsibility for all those who support me or work for me or simply hang around me?

We must again carry the burden of our people and shoulder our commitment to leading them to the promised land.

Being a voice for my community is something that I don't take lightly.

Any time you have a platform or any influence, it's really important to use and make the most of it.

It is the responsibility, I think, of anybody in elected office to look for opportunities to help serve their people.

I don't mean it egotistically, but I've been given the chance to be in front of people and sing, and I feel that it's part of my job and my duty - especially where I'm from - to speak the language of the people I'm around and speak for them.