Henry Adams Quotes

What gets you out of bed in the morning? This is a question I'm often asked as a politician. It tends to be closely followed by a dozen other questions about what I'll do in 'x' scenario or whether I'll resign if 'y' happens.

The fact is the American people want men and women to stand up and represent them and to put their interests ahead of the party interests.

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

After thinking carefully about how I can best help my fellow Minnesotans, I have decided to not seek election for a different office in 2014. The warm encouragement from many people to run for U.S. senator or the governorship was deeply humbling.

No high qualities of statesmanship are expected from a Congressman.

In the political realm, when I say I'm going to give everything, that means I'll represent the people to the best of my ability.

I just want to be a really good congressman. You should look at what you are today and be the very best you can.

I think I should be active politically. Because I look upon myself as a politician. That's not a dirty work you know. Some people think that there are something wrong with politicians. Of course, something wrong with some politicians.

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

I don't want to run for governor, but I don't think anyone should put public service out of the question because that's not what a good citizen does.

Politics is not a game. It is an earnest business.

I never doubted that I would be a good mayor. I never did.

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.

I really hate I being a congressman because all it is is constituent service.

Being a politician is a calling second only to being a minister.

I have a world of respect for Congressman Dold and the service he's given to our country.

In politics, the leaders are supposed to work and work.

A politician is a fellow who will lay down your life for his country.

I'm not one of the people who have to be in public office.

I admire politicians. It is a really tough assignment, and I would fall at the first fence.

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

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.

I've committed myself to serve my constituents in South Shields and I have committed myself to British politics.

The President of the United States should strive to be always mindful of the fact that he serves his party best who serves his country best.