Theodore Roosevelt Quotes

I will run against anybody.

There is a point in every contest when sitting on the sidelines is not an option.

My hat's in the ring. The fight is on and I'm stripped to the buff.

Sybil's my wife, and on the first day of October, that's the first time I knew Ross was going to run.

I'm the candidate who forgot to take off her hat before she threw it in the ring.

I am delighted with the strong vote I have received. My message of positive leadership, patriotism and commitment clearly was resonating with tens of thousands of ordinary Irish people.

I am running for Governor of the great state of Ohio and welcome your support.

We need each and every one of you to commit to vote for Barack Obama today!

I think the main thing we can do, whether you agree or not, I don't think that's the real issue, the real issue is this November and there's an election.

I ran for ninth grade class president. Came in a close second.

When Governor Romney asked me to join the ticket, I said, 'Let's get this done' - and that is exactly, what we're going to do.

When I first ran for Congress in 1998, people counted me out.

Listen, we're going to have to fight for every vote.

The Democratic Party of California is ready to sponsor me. All I have to do is find the right office to run for.

I am considering running for Senate, as well as other opportunities.

I've heard one of the candidates' wives says she loves every minute of the race, and all I can say is, either she's lying or she's wacko.

Dewey has thrown his diaper into the ring.

If you feel so strongly about it, why don't you make it an issue and run against me.

I work every day like I was running for re-election and the race was tight. That's the only way I know how. That's what my mother taught me.

The difference between a horse race and a political race is that in a horse race the whole horse runs.

By running, you're making that commitment that says, 'I'm dedicating myself to public service.' Win or lose, you're making that statement, and you actually are taking a step in that direction.

Would I consider a run for political office? Yes.

If there's an opportunity for me to compete at something, I'm there.

You can't ask other people to believe you and vote for you if you don't back yourself.

Anyone can run against me. I don't care.