Representing Constituents Quotes

As a new member (of Parliament) you will also be instructed in the details of what is expected from you as a backbencher…. It will be made clear to you that your role in the decision-making process is to raise your hand when you are told to and to occupy your seat in the house when it is required.

Anybody who enjoys being in the House of Commons probably needs psychiatric help.

I've had a tough time learning how to act like a congressman. Today I accidentally spent some of my own money.

Serving in Congress has been more than an honor; it has been one of the most exhilarating experiences of my life... It has been a wonderful ride. It has been a wonderful journey.

Am I a Democrat? Yes, I'm a Democrat. But at the end of the day, when I take the oath as a senator it won't be to do the bidding of the Democratic Party or a president in the White House. I will be there to fight for the people of South Carolina.

The problem for a politician of listening to the people, is that they don’t always agree.

I believe we need new leadership to put the partisan gridlock behind us, and I promised my constituents I would vote for new leadership.

I continued to serve in Congress until 2001.

One of the rules of running for Congress is no matter where you go, you speak like you're speaking to the whole district.

I feel lucky that I get the privilege of serving in the Senate.

A lot of young women ask me, 'Can you go into politics and maintain your ideals?' Well, I think you can. You might not, in any one interview, tell the whole truth, but to deliberately deceive the public who've elected you is totally unacceptable.

Yes, I'll stand up to the party if they're wrong and they aren't going the right way for people in Pennsylvania. But I do believe in Democratic principles.

I'm a typical Maryland legislator. I've voted both ways on the issue.

For someone like me who, as a kid, walked to school muttering little political speeches to myself, it was irresistible to finally get a chance at political life for real. When the people of Etobicoke-Lakeshore elected me their MP, it changed me forever.

There's a new role that I see for myself with the new Republican majority running the Senate. I am now the premiere ambassador for the state from the Republican majority.

Campaigning for Congress is an issue of conviction, and there is no element of any personal gain in it.

I will support my party when they are right on an issue, but am not afraid to stand up to party bosses who are not looking out for the best interests of my constituents and our country.

I have no desire to run for public office.

In our talk a few days ago, you indicated that my candidacy for Congress on the Republican ticket would depend on my compliance with certain minimum requirements. Desirable and comfortable as a party nomination may be, I cannot sacrifice principle for the sake of party nomination or anything else. During my time in the House I ... voted according to my best judgement, and in a manner which I believed represented the wishes of the people of my district. The platform of the Republican party ... makes no appeal to the hope of the people whom I represent.

Well it's not a matter for me to say what Llew Smith can or cannot do, he's an elected Member of Parliament.

Elected leaders who forget how they got there won't the next time.

I can honestly say that being a United States Senator has been the honor of my life.

As a member of Congress, I strongly believe I have a responsibility to be truthful, even if that means delivering difficult news.

In Washington, particularly, the loyal opposition has a job to be the opposition. But you can't stop there.

Marco Rubio doesn't go to the United States Senate. I must say, if I were a United States senator, I would be so honored to be in that magnificent chamber voting for the people of Florida.