Honorary Position Quotes

It has been a privilege beyond belief for me to have represented the State of Louisiana in Congress and to have been given the blessed assignment of U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See.

I am not worth it [the high salary] as John Garner, and any value I have attained as Vice President of the United States is not for sale.

During my time we had two chairman of the joint chiefs of staff, at different times of course, on the bridge, both of whom asked my permission to sit on the captain's chair.

I don't mind saying, you know, that I don't take a salary from the church, and God has blessed me with more money than I could imagine from my books. It's been printed all over, so I don't feel like I am hiding anything.

A seat in the council is honor without profit.

I am what is called a professor emeritus—from the Latin e, 'out,' and meritus, 'so he ought to be.

The only reason to be in politics is public service. There's no other reason. Frankly, if that's the best job you can get in terms of money, that's too bad, you know. Because frankly, it's not well paid, everyone knows that. So for most people it's a big sacrifice.

Federal officials should serve without pay.

It is an honor to join 'The Nation's esteemed editorial board.

It is the ultimate honor for a coach to be his country's coach.

Got a call on April 16, 2014 from President Barack Obama - I remember the date because it's not every day that the president calls you and asks you if you want a job.