John Bercow Quotes

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

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'm never running for office. I love being able to speak to members of Congress or members of the Senate and floating on either side, because it takes all of us. It's going to take both of them.

I think everyone knows how much of a joint effort being in politics is. It requires all kinds of sacrifices and all kinds of support.

I knew quite a lot about politics before I went to Parliament.

I remember when I was a young social worker, the first time I went to the state capital in Arizona, where I eventually served for seven years, I was so nervous to go and lobby my state legislators. Because I only had a master's degree at the time in social work.

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

Politics is my life. If I had a hobby, it would be politics.

I think politics is definitely something that I've always thought about as a career.

If ever I left the House of Commons it would be because I wanted to spend more time on politics.

Politics is for people who have a passion for changing life but lack a passion for living it.

I got a job with a law firm in Portland after a couple of years with Senator Muskie. But by then, my interest in politics had been sparked, through meeting Senator Muskie, through seeing what he did.

I understand the principles of dissent in parliament.

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

I was really fascinated by politics. It always has been part of my view that politics really is a calling or you wouldn't go into it, because it's demanding and potentially has a toll on you and your family.

When I got into college, I found what ultimately became my life's work. I couldn't sleep at night, I was so excited about it. So I'm attracted to people who play at that level. They actually want to play in their professional life.

Congress is full of good, decent, smart people who have devoted their lives to public service.

I am proud to be in the Senate. I have always been proud to be a part of our political system. It is a remarkable privilege to participate in this system of ours.

Anybody who enjoys being in the House of Commons probably needs psychiatric help.

I was a trial lawyer when I was elected to Congress.

I was a Georgia state legislator for a great many years.

I didn't run for student council president. I don't see myself in any way in elected office. I love policy. I'm not particularly fond of politics.

Minnesotans know the difference between the job of satirist and the job of senator. And so do I.

I have a huge admiration for the House of Lords, I have a huge admiration for the people who work in the House of Lords, they're great public servants and they do an absolutely tremendous job.

I spent 10 years fighting for reform in Cook County, and I didn't change my DNA when I got to Washington.