John Hickenlooper Quotes

I've been in public office now 14 years, I've been a senior minister for six. There's pretty much a fair bit out there about the kind of person I am and how I apply myself to the job.

A politician ought to be born a foundling and remain a bachelor.

I Kenneth Robert Livingstone, having been elected to the office of mayor of London, declare that I take that office upon myself, and will duly and faithfully fulfil the duties of it to the best of my judgement and ability.

What people want out of their politicians is exactly the same thing that I want - somebody who is approachable, willing to work, and tells me the truth as they see it.

I have never tried to fiddle my role as leader of the city of Sheffield, as an MP or as a minister.

I am not in politics to make more money.

I believe being a good senator requires two things. Number one, acumen. Number two, interest.

There are, believe it or not, good politicians.

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.

As a president I will be like the candidate that I am, a respectful candidate, a rallying candidate, a normal candidate for a normal presidency, at the service of the Republic.

Thus, neither my government nor myself, personally, are without ideals and responsibilities.

Politics is about accountability, it is about leadership, it is about courage.

What is the use of being elected or reelected unless you stand for something?

While not all politicians are statesmen, all statesmen are politicians.

There never was a time when the services of those who possess talents, integrity, firmness, and sound judgment, were more wanted in Congress.

The job of the politician isn’t to tell you what you want to hear, but to tell you what needs to be done.

You need to have good people: honourable, capable, committed in politics, standing in public office. It's not a guarantee, but it's the ideal we have to aim for.

I am not the type of politician who will tell you I am going to act for my own benefit. The answer is no, I will continue to serve the public.

Nikki Haley is a proven leader. And that is what she should be judged on.

Politicians can be cheered for the promises they make. Our country will be judged by the promises we keep.

At the end of the day, I think you're on high moral ground when you respect Montana and you respect the Constitution and you do your duty as a Senator. We need to put Americans' and Montanans' interests in the front seat and politics in the back.

I have become the chief minister not with a selfish motive.

I think that the citizens of Montana are looking for citizen representatives that are willing to place character, common sense, and conservative values before party, big business, or personal enrichment.

From day one, I've always tried to be an honest man. I ran for Congress to make a difference and not to just be another politician.

It is now, more than ever, necessary that political leaders be outstanding for honesty, integrity and commitment to the common good.