Grace Meng Quotes

All I wanted was to be involved in politics and government.

I've been in Parliament since 1983, and I've been involved in many issues over the time.

I was a very, very good congressman.

I was on leave from local and regional politics, as long as I was a Minister.

I enjoyed my stay in the Congress. Most people do not. And too many people who have been elected really don't understand the nature of government.

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 was a Georgia state legislator for a great many years.

I definitely envision myself in politics at some point.

I love working for the people of Indiana. I love helping our citizens make the most of their lives, but I do not love Congress.

When people say - 'Well, do you miss being a judge since you're in Congress,' I go - 'Only when I want people to sit down and shut up.'

A Parliament is nothing less than a big meeting of more or less idle people.

I'd like to think I'm a serious legislator and trying to get things done.

The level of analysis that is done when you see laws created, whether it's the city or state or federal level - it's much more horse-trading than analysis.

I enjoyed the administrative work because it involved working with Congress, city council, and the mayor. I had never been a politician so it was fun - learning political maneuvering.

When I entered federal parliament at the end of 2007, I was appointed parliamentary secretary for disabilities.

People who assume I want to run for elected office may be dealing from a bad assumption.

I would be lying if I told you that I hadn't had aspirations to run for a statewide office.

Throughout the 40 years I've been in Washington, I've always worked hard, particularly with regards to the budget issues.

I have no ambitions to be a cabinet minister, or prime minister. I wouldn't wish being prime minister on my worst enemy.

It is true that I entered parliament at the age of 23, and have now been representing the people of my constituency for over twenty years.

I am not entering politics to be another Knesset member. If I enter the political arena I want to be prime minister. Period.

I'm a politician. I run for office. That's my profession.

I was very productive as a senator for my state.

I loved being in the Senate. That was a wonderful experience.

I want to thank the people of Texas for asking me to represent them in Washington.