Ideological Standpoint Quotes

My political opponents can have their pound of flesh … but they will not eat into my beliefs

Passionately defending one's principles is crucial. Representing your district is fundamental. But refusing to entertain the common ground - with no other cost but giving the other guy a political 'win' - is a disservice.

People are always wondering if I am an artist or political activist or politician. Maybe I'll just clearly tell you: Whatever I do is not art. Let's say it is just objects or materials, movies or writing, but not art, OK?

I'm not a political comic at all, so it would be weird if I just turned into a preachy, sort-of political commentator.

The Lib Dems are not just empty. They are a void within a vacuum surrounded by a vast inanition.

They can say I have an opinion about something.

I had to make a choice - recede into the academic world, or wade into politics.

What sort of philosophy one chooses depends on what sort of person one is.

McConnell's the Senate Republican leader, but he refuses to lead on defunding Obamacare. What good is a leader like that?

I'm not going to back down from my controversial positions. If I were to do that, my base would be gone. And so my strategy is just, continue to speak the truth, even if it is controversial.

I'm not staid and unbiased here. I have certain biases I want to convey, and if you disagree, that's fine.

The Republicans have put together serious detailed counter-proposals when we have objected to this administration's agenda. And so, I want to tell the President and remind him again, we're not voting no for political expediency. We've got our principles, and we're going to stand up and defend those.

It takes real courage and conviction to attack the establishment from within and makes waves as big as a tsunami. Ted Cruz has done that - consistently and successfully - on immigration and other issues like Obamacare, voting rights, and the 2nd Amendment.

I'm not a pundit. I don't want to be a pundit.

We make movies to endorse our own personal feelings. I am not, in fact, a documentary filmmaker. I've got my personal beliefs, and I'm ready to put them out on the table.

I do not believe that it is wise or safe for us as a party to take refuge in mere negation …