James McGreevey Quotes

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.

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 am confident that I can serve my country without being involved as the president of the country now.

Every good citizen adds to the strength of a nation.

I authored the Universal National Service Act because I believe that everyone in America should contribute to the greater good of America.

My dad really loves and really helps his country, so I think leading the country would be the best thing for Liberia.

If there were ever an opportunity for me to represent people of this country in the place that I live, it would be an honor to do it, and I would never close the door on that.

The era of big government is over, but the era of big challenge is not. We need an era of big citizenship. There are many important people at this summit, but the most important title is 'citizen.' This is our republic. Let us keep it!

The one thing the Victorians really believed in was philanthropy. I think we've forgotten the obligation to be philanthropic. I think we need smaller government, but I want to make it clear I'm not the Sarah Palin of the Cotswolds.

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.

My dad was a city councilman and a county commissioner, so I grew up involved and engaged in the political process.

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

Citizenship consists in the service of the country.

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

I think I've been a great citizen.

I've always had this core belief in public service. Even before I became a citizen, I volunteered in the Army.

I could run for Congress. Why not? Good heavens, if Ronald Reagan can be president, I ought to make a great secretary of the treasury.

I was always complaining that there weren't enough good people going into public service, so I figured I had to get behind someone I found so compelling.

I think serving your government is the greatest thing in the world.

I think there are many ways to serve your country.

I was born into public service.

I believe that engaging in the political process is part of being a good person.

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 just consider it a part of good citizenship.

The most important office, ... that of private citizen.