Wendy Davis Quotes

It is my hope that as South Carolina senators, that we will stand up for what is best and good about our state.

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

I want to fight hard for the values and priorities of my district.

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

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

I have seen in the Halls of Congress more idealism, more humanness, more compassion, more profiles of courage than in any other institution that I have ever known.

I never get bored talking about themes dealing with ambition, leadership and what it means to be an American. I love that stuff. I just love it. I've loved it ever since I was on 'The West Wing.'

I do not want to be president because I am a woman. Being a woman is important, but it's not the most important. I want to be president because we have the talent and the platform and the vision of a Mexico that we want for all Mexicans, not only for a select few.

I am a loyal American. I am extremely proud of the work I have done for the United States and for my country and her people. I expect to be treated as such by the representatives of my government and those who report its work.

I am a woman with a calling for social struggle and public service.

I know what motivated you was not just a political campaign. It was your love of our country.

As a legislator, I saw how effective I could be by being transparent, posting and explaining all of my votes.

Part of my job is to advocate on my constituents' behalf to federal agencies who aren't always responsive.

When I decided to run for Congress, I saw it as an opportunity to serve the South Jersey community that had become my home after signing to play for the Philadelphia Eagles. I didn't choose public service out of political ambition or a desire for power, and never once thought of making a career of it.

I wanted to be what my high-school civics and history teacher thought of as a good American. That automatically involved taking an interest in government.

I strive to be the best possible president that I can be to work for all of you and to represent out country and all Singaporeans.

I am extremely proud to have the honour and privilege to be the Premier of this great state of Victoria.

In sports, I was representing my country, but in politics I represent people directly. I have always lived with a cause. In army, it was the existence of the sanctity of nation and the men I was commanding, and in sports, it was the pride of my country, while in politics, it is the rights of citizens I am fighting for.

Basically I am a private individual who has concerns about his country and who has resources that give me the privilege - and responsibility - to do something to help my country if I can.

Women ought to have representatives, instead of being arbitrarily governed without any direct share allowed them in the deliberations of government.

It is a privilege to serve the country in the United States Senate and serve the people of New Hampshire. I wake up every day with a sense of purpose.

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.

When I ran for the Senate, I ran to bring change to Washington, not simply to become a woman senator.

I think there are few things more patriotic than taking the time to make your country a better place.

My favorite part of the experience of serving in Congress is knowing that my time and effort are spent for the greater good and for the betterment of our nation.