Esther Dyson Quotes

Part of the reason why I wanted to be involved in politics was to create and be a part of policy changes.

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

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

When I was in the military, my dad ran in the Mike Harris 1995 Common Sense Revolution election, and that's where I really made the decision that one day I would love to run for office.

I came in to make a difference, to be a minister, to make policy.

I have a new dream I must be a politician to save this country. There are so many crises in our country. I want to remove these crises.

Running for office was definitely something I've thought about. When I was younger, I wanted to major in political science. And I've been engaged in current events since I was a kid. If I can make a difference and feel passionately and capable, then I would. Why not?

At the moment I am a little bit politician, yes. I think that could be my next step. It is not because I want power, it is because of what I think I could do for the people.

I was listening to the guy that represented me in the state Senate, and I just got really frustrated. I called my wife and said, 'I've always wanted to do something that makes a difference.' So I ended up running and won.

I don't want to come to Washington to be just another vote. I want to lead on issues that are important.

To every woman out there who thinks that they might like to get involved in politics or stand for parliament, I say go for it. If I can do it, so can you.

Obama used to be a community organizer. He knows how to build communities.

I think I can change things for the better in this country. I'm doing it now as well, in many areas, mostly in education, higher education and technological entrepreneurship. But I think I could do a lot more from a presidential position.

I have a huge political interest. I just wish I had the courage to come into politics in India.

I never got into politics for it to be a career.

I'm married to Senator Vincent Hughes of Pennsylvania, so I always am speaking my mind. I remember, growing up, my parents were always involved in what was going on in the community, and their involvement helped me in so many different ways and other people within our community.

Boy Governor

You might be considering elected office because you are angry with those in power. Indignation can be a motivator to run but not to govern. If you win you'll need more than anger to govern.

I didn't go into politics because I'm a woman. I have done this because I have been interested in politics my whole life.

Would I consider a run for political office? Yes.

I didn't get into politics to play a character on TV.

Even through sports, I have been serving the country. But later, I want to join politics.

I have spent my life fighting for the underrepresented and I am working tirelessly to be New Mexico's champion in Congress.

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.

I'm not into politics. I have received offers to enter politics, but I have not been tempted so far. I can't say about the future.