Joe Manchin Quotes

Citizen statesmanship recognizes legitimate local or special needs, but it places the national interest first.

I am extremely privileged to serve Rhode Island in the United States Senate, and that is my only goal and aspiration.

The President of the United States should strive to be always mindful of the fact that he serves his party best who serves his country best.

Here's a little newsflash for those reporters and commentators: I'm not going to Washington to seek their good opinion. I'm going to Washington to serve this great country.

By a Party, With a Party, but for the Country.

I can no longer be called the President of a party. I am now the president of the whole people.

None of us has any personal interest above the interests of the country. Our country is more important than our careers.

I plan to work my utmost for Singaporeans, whatever be their political affiliation. The presidency is above politics.

My question about everything I do is, does it make our country stronger?

What is required from members of Congress and the public alike is a new spirit of devotion to the national welfare beyond party or self-interest.

I share the anger, but, ultimately, to govern this country, it takes more than anger. It takes experience. It takes positions that reflect the best values of the American people.

I applaud anyone who wants to take on the load that comes with being President of the United States. You really have to love your country to place yourself in that position.

Government can contribute to a shared sense of purpose on the part of the citizenry; that's its highest and best application.

As it is for the good of all and the general well-being of the nation, I hereby consent; you may say to the people that I will remain. I will remain.

I will ever prefer the weal of the public and of the whole commonwealth, in making of good laws and constitutions, to any particular and private ends of mine

The only person who can get a country as diverse as ours to rise above narrow interests is the President of the United States.

… the honor of the nation and the good of mankind, demand that Mr. Lincoln be sustained and re-elected.

Public before private and country before family.

In perilous times, country comes before party.

You requested me to lead the country again after 2017. Given the importance and consideration you attach to this, I can only accept.

I can assure you that my first and foremost interest is my country.

The President is not only the leader of a party, he is the President of the whole people. He must interpret the conscience of America. He must guide his conduct by the idealism of our people.

In America, our differences matter, but our country matters more. That's the attitude I wanted to take to the Senate.

My view is that I'm best able to serve my state and my country where I am.

One should do what is good for the country.