Sara Gideon Quotes

I ran for public office to do something good.

If one of my boys was asking me if they should go into politics, I'd say there's only one reason to go into public life and that's to help people.

I have always told anyone who would listen that I was available for more public service.

Politics requires the sense of possibility. Dare I say it - the audacity of hope.

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.

There are a lot of ways to serve and only one is being president.

I have devoted my life to serving the people of New Jersey and am forever thankful for all who have stood by me.

I passionately support Hillary Clinton for president because she has devoted her life to public service and has been willing to learn and change along the way by listening to the people she serves.

I am drawn to public service.

I'll be the mayor of all the people.

I'm intrigued by being in public office.

What motivated me to dedicate myself to public service for nearly two-thirds of my life was the chance to produce results for those people who entrusted me to be their voice and their champion.

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

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

I have a lifelong devotion to public service.

I see myself as an old man and an unqualified teacher to the nation. I think being a teacher is probably the most important thing you can be in politics.

I really don't have tremendous political ambition. I have policy ambition.

I'm not running for state Senate because I wanted to become a politician. I'm running because I wanted to serve.

I just know that I'm innovative. I'm a quick thinker... In Washington, I just want to be a senator who finds a way to drive change and not figure out a way to conform.

You know, my dad served in the President's Cabinet after his time as a governor. He told me he enjoyed being governor a lot more. Now, I understand why. If I do my job well, I can make a difference in people's lives and I can help our children realize their dreams.

Irrespective of any political party, I am a supporter of good people who want to do something for the society.

I really do believe that mayors have the political position to really change people's lives.

Politics isn't about big money or power games; it's about the improvement of people's lives.

I did not come here to make a cabinet for the ladies of this place [Washington], but for the nation.

Some men are born for the public. Nature by fitting them for the service on a broad scale, has stamped them with the evidence of her destination and their duty.