Frank Gehry Quotes

I want to make it clear that the lobbying sector does an important job. It is very useful to the government to hear the views of a broad range of groups to make sure we get the best.

We do not engage in lobbying as such. However, I do make contact with members of Congress when requested to do so.

My job is not to represent Washington to you, but to represent you to Washington.

I enjoyed the administrative work because it involved working with Congress, city council, and the mayor. I had never been a politician so it was fun - learning political maneuvering.

I have on many occasions spoken my mind from stage. I have offered organizations table space by the merch booth. I have donated a dollar-a-ticket, or the entire guarantee, to different causes. I have registered voters. I have played on behalf of political candidates.

I'm a lobbyist and had a career lobbying. The guy who gets elected or the lady who gets elected president of the United States will immediately be lobbying. They would be advocating to the Congress, they'll be lobbying our allies and our adversaries overseas. They'll be asking the business community and labor unions.

I probably enjoy campaigning more than most other people in public office because I like people and I enjoy going out there and telling people what I've done.

The work I have done in private practice has been assisting companies and organizations to work with an incredibly complex federal government. I'm proud of the impact I've had for these organizations, including organizations here in Pinellas County.

Lobbying is a legitimate profession... Many congressional spouses act as lobbyists.

The government should now launch an initiative to encourage people to join the social work profession.

I taught policy and politics for seven years at a university. I told my students lobbyists are not a bad thing; they're absolutely vital.

I did some internships, worked on some campaigns, and then moved to D.C.

I knew I always wanted to get involved in politics.

I think we've always thought that it's important to have a positive relationships with local government rather than taking a confrontational kind of stance.

I'm not a lobbyist.

Confrontational or not, my approach to public service has always been fighting for my families.

I started doing organizing work as a teenager. I was part of an organization called the 21st Century Youth Leadership Movement at 14.

It's a supporting role, and I relish the opportunity to take those relationships I've developed, the experiences I've developed, to carry the president's agenda to our nation's capital, to leaders there, but also to leaders in state capitals around America.

[Walter White] was also one of the best lobbyist of the period.

My mother informed me that the way to be a change agent to create change, the first line of defense, or however you want to phrase that, is politics and government.

Running for office is not easy. It's not enough to want it.

I think I carry the power well at lightweight.

I was always interested in politics and I had great leadership skills from a young age.

I've never had surgery. I don't drink. I don't go out. My shoulders, back, legs, hip, they're all fine. I think I bring a lot to a team.

I truly believe Accenture is a magnet for top talent in the new, not only because of the work we do for clients but because our culture supports employees who want to make a difference in the community where we live and work.