Politician Quotes

The American economy has always been the innovator in the world, and we're starting to see some tremendous increases in innovation, especially in the clean energy sector.

Race to race, the Republicans are putting up candidates that are quite far out of the mainstream in terms of should we have passed the Civil Rights Act or does Social Security need to exist.

People will pay a price for putting political obstruction over progress in a time that is so critical and urgent.

One of the things we wrestle with nationally is, 'If we want the economy to be strong, what should we do?' Why not learn some lessons from Virginia?

No couples in Virginia can adopt other than a married couple - that's the right policy.

My sense is, as governor I've gotten a lot of stuff done.

My sense is that economic anxiety means electoral volatility.

Midterm elections for first-term presidents are notoriously difficult.

If faith is your motivation, share that.

I'm not going to give a courtesy gift to a person who's going to win, and I'm not going to give a sympathy gift to a person who's going to lose.

I'm not going to be anybody's punching bag.

I'm an optimist.

I will always be a partner with the president of the United States.

I think if you run away from who you are, that you're a Democrat and you're proud to be a Democrat, it's foolish. And the reason it's foolish is you've got a lot to be proud of.

I say we are climbing out of a ditch and we are climbing up.

I just want to serve people. I know it sounds like a simple cliche.

Gay individuals should be able to adopt.

But people ought to be proud to be Democrats right now. You know, we're a happy warrior party. And this Congress has every reason to be very, very proud of the heavy lifting that they have done.

I think life is sacred, whether it's abortion or the death penalty.

Authenticity is key.

My family has been around campaigns for a long time. It's something you really have to be sure that you alone want to do. Because if not, if you don't want to do it, that will just blow through the surface at some point, and people can tell. And when people can tell, it's all over.

My decision to look seriously at elected office is grounded in a deep commitment to public service and my experience - both my own and that of my family - in finding just, practical, and bipartisan solutions to difficult challenges.

It's my name on the ballot, and it's me running this race. I'm the one doing this. Not my father and not my grandfather and not my great-uncle and not President Kennedy.

Republicans aren't bad people. They've got some views that are legitimate... and I'd like to think they believe the same of me.

I'm extremely proud of my family's record of public service to Massachusetts and the nation.

I believe this country was built on a simple promise: that each of us deserves a fair shot.

We daily share emotions, our personal and shared needs and hope.

Our extended family is an integral part of our daily lives and Connie and I welcome you with open arms.

If we promise as public officials, we must deliver. If we as public officials propose, we must produce.

I never intended to become a run-of-the-mill person.