If Singapore is a nanny state, then I am proud to have fostered one. Lee Kuan Yew, september 16
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The purpose of a politician is to be a leader. A politician has to lead. Otherwise he's just a follower. Alan Greenspan, economist
Alan Greenspan is a former chairman of the Federal Reserve, the central banking system of the United States, who served from 1987 to 2006.
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Private sector cannot substitute the role of the government in primary education. Azim Premji, businessman
Azim Premji is an Indian billionaire businessman and philanthropist, known for being the chairman of Wipro Limited, a multinational IT consulting and system integration services company.
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I grew up in war and saw the United Nations help my country to recover and rebuild. That experience was a big part of what led me to pursue a career in public service. As Secretary-General, I am determined to see this organization deliver tangible, meaningful results that advance peace, development and human rights. Ban Ki-moon, leader
Ban Ki-moon is a South Korean diplomat who served as the eighth Secretary-General of the United Nations from 2007 to 2016.
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This is the way I think about politics: We want two diametrically opposed things from a politician. On one hand we want them to be bastions of moral integrity, perfect people, saints. And on the other hand, we want them to be effective leaders. Beau Willimon, playwright
Beau Willimon is an American playwright and screenwriter, best known for creating the political drama series House of Cards.
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The reality is that politicians, in terms of the amount of power they wield and the amount that they work, don't actually make that much money. Beau Willimon, playwright
Beau Willimon is an American playwright and screenwriter, best known for creating the political drama series House of Cards.
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Local politics is just as important as national - and often easier to influence. Celeste Ng, author
Celeste Ng is an American author known for her novels "Everything I Never Told You" and "Little Fires Everywhere."
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I would never run for any office or government position. I'm not into it. Chance The Rapper, musician
Chance The Rapper is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and activist known for his unique style and socially conscious lyrics.
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I didn't know Jack Kennedy that well, but Bobby was a hero to me. D. A. Pennebaker, director
D. A. Pennebaker was an American documentary filmmaker known for his work in the 1960s counterculture movement.
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From the moment I became an established international cricketer I always had a strong feeling that I should be doing some 'good' while I had that profile, using it to try and make a difference. Dale Steyn, athlete
Dale Steyn is a retired South African cricketer who is considered one of the greatest fast bowlers of all time.
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I believe that companies that have the opportunity to improve the lives of their customers and communities have the responsibility to do so. Dan Schulman, businessman
Dan Schulman is the CEO of PayPal, a leading online payment system.
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One of the things I love most about the Capitol Hill beat is that I have regular access to the lawmakers I cover. Dana Bash, journalist
Dana Bash is a journalist and chief political correspondent for CNN.
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My goal, as always, is simply to inform the public about an issue that is nearly impossible for them to learn about on their own. That is my only goal as a reporter. Dana Priest, journalist
Dana Priest is an American journalist who has won numerous awards for her investigative reporting on national security and intelligence issues.
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Maybe instead of asking political candidates to submit tax returns, we really should be asking to see their brain scans. Daniel Levitin, scientist
Daniel Levitin is a cognitive psychologist, neuroscientist, and author who has written several books on the brain and music.
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If you don't have 30 years to devote to social policy, don't get involved. Daniel Patrick Moynihan, politician
Daniel Patrick Moynihan was an American politician and sociologist who served as a United States Senator from New York from 1977 to 2001.
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Politics is a profession; a serious, complicated and, in its true sense, a noble one. Dwight D. Eisenhower, president
Dwight D. Eisenhower was the 34th President of the United States, serving from 1953 to 1961.
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I am obligated and I will pay hundreds of millions of dollars in taxes to the American government. I already paid and I will keep paying whatever taxes I owe based on my time as a U.S. citizen. Eduardo Saverin, businessman
Eduardo Saverin is a Brazilian entrepreneur and co-founder of Facebook.
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I grew up in a family that nearly lost everything, but I ended up in the United States Senate because I grew up in an America that invested in kids like me and built a real future for us. Elizabeth Warren, public servant
Elizabeth Warren is a United States Senator from Massachusetts and a former law professor who has been a vocal advocate for consumer protection and financial reform.
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With post offices and postal workers already on the ground, USPS could partner with banks to make a critical difference for millions of Americans who don't have basic banking services because there are almost no banks or bank branches in their neighborhoods. Elizabeth Warren, public servant
Elizabeth Warren is a United States Senator from Massachusetts and a former law professor who has been a vocal advocate for consumer protection and financial reform.
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It worries me about what happens if people in government are looking for that next job: 'Yeah I'm working now, not as much money as I could be making, but when I leave here, that's where I'm headed.' That ultimately infects whatever it is that they're doing. Elizabeth Warren, public servant
Elizabeth Warren is a United States Senator from Massachusetts and a former law professor who has been a vocal advocate for consumer protection and financial reform.
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The first comic I ever read was an 'X-Men' themed anti-smoking PSA they gave out in health class when I was about 10. G. Willow Wilson, writer
G. Willow Wilson is an American author and essayist, best known for her work in comic books and graphic novels.
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My father ran for Congress in 2004, and I got a sense that there is no way to achieve much success without a certain amount of compromise. George Clooney, actor
George Clooney is an American actor, director, producer, and screenwriter known for his roles in popular films such as Ocean's Eleven, Gravity, and The Descendants.
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To be interested in the public good we must be disinterested, that is, not interested in goods in which our personal selves are wrapped up. George Herbert Mead, philosopher
George Herbert Mead was an American philosopher who is known for his contributions to the field of social psychology and pragmatism.
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I'm George Takei, and I'm straight... up asking you to vote. George Takei, actor
George Takei is an American actor, author, and activist best known for his role as Hikaru Sulu in the original Star Trek television series.
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Tony Blair - good thing there are not parliamentary elections in this country. Gwen Ifill, journalist
Gwen Ifill was an American journalist, television newscaster, and author who was best known for her work as a co-anchor of PBS NewsHour and moderator of Washington Week.
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Theodore Roosevelt, when he was out of office, he would do things to draw attention. But when you are president, you don't need to shout. When you are in office, you are the story. H. W. Brands, historian
H. W. Brands is an American historian and author who has written several books on American history, including biographies of historical figures such as Benjamin Franklin and Ulysses S. Grant.
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Everybody who does anything for the public can be criticized. There's always someone who doesn't like it. Imogen Cunningham, photographer
Imogen Cunningham was an American photographer known for her botanical photography, portraits, and nudes.
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Mr. Trump is unfit for our nation's highest office. J. D. Vance, author
J. D. Vance is an American author and venture capitalist known for his memoir "Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis."
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Most people who aspire to be president don't have a foreign policy and national security background. The exception was certainly Hillary Clinton. Jack Keane, general
General Jack Keane is a retired four-star general of the United States Army and a former Vice Chief of Staff of the Army.
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I tell the government, if people have no jobs, you are in trouble. Government will be in trouble. My job is to help more people have jobs. Jack Ma, businessman
Jack Ma is a Chinese entrepreneur and the co-founder of Alibaba Group, one of the world's largest e-commerce companies.
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In my lifetime, Mitt Romney is the most qualified leader I've ever seen run for the presidency of the United States. Jack Welch, businessman
Jack Welch is a former CEO of General Electric, known for his leadership style and business strategies that transformed the company into one of the most successful corporations in the world.
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A politician thinks of the next election. A statesman, of the next generation. James Freeman Clarke, clergyman
James Freeman Clarke was an American theologian and author who played a significant role in the Unitarian movement.
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Would I get into politics? I'll just say what I tell people when they ask me this: Pray that everyday citizens like me aren't pushed to that corner. Kamal Haasan, actor
Kamal Haasan is an Indian film actor, director, producer, and screenwriter who has worked in the Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, and Malayalam film industries.
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I don't know whether other people should or shouldn't pay taxes. I know I can, and I am willing, to pay more taxes. I know I should not get Social Security. I don't need it. Kenneth Langone, businessman
Kenneth Langone is an American billionaire businessman and philanthropist who co-founded The Home Depot.
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I was a political science major. I was always interested in social impact. Kenny Leon, director
Kenny Leon is an American theater and film director known for his work on Broadway productions and television shows.
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The First Lady is an unpaid public servant elected by one person - her husband. Lady Bird Johnson, first lady
Lady Bird Johnson was the wife of the 36th President of the United States, Lyndon B. Johnson, and served as the First Lady from 1963 to 1969.
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Politics is a people business. I like people. Laura Bush, first lady
Laura Bush is the wife of former President George W. Bush and served as the First Lady of the United States from 2001 to 2009.
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I always wanted to do a 'Ms. Smith Goes to Washington.' Laura Dern, actress
Laura Dern is an American actress known for her roles in films such as Jurassic Park, Wild, and Marriage Story.
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If you asked a Singaporean, on the one hand they'll say, 'Let us do our own things.' On the other hand, when an issue comes out, they'll ask, 'What is the government doing about it?' Lee Hsien Loong, politician
Lee Hsien Loong is the current Prime Minister of Singapore, serving since 2004.
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One of my favorites is 'Parks and Recreation.' Great show; awesome writing; beautiful, diverse cast. They also have a very diverse writer's room, which I love. Lena Waithe, actress
Lena Waithe is an American actress, writer, and producer known for her work on the television series Master of None and The Chi.
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As Public Advocate for the City of New York, I have a duty to speak truth to power and do what is best for our City and its residents. Letitia James, public servant
Letitia James is the current Attorney General of New York State, serving as a public servant to the people of New York.
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Well I was on the jury duty on the Deauville Film Festival, a few years ago. Liam Neeson, actor
Liam Neeson is an Irish actor known for his roles in films such as Schindler's List, Taken, and The Dark Knight Trilogy.
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Being a medical practitioner enables me to get in touch with people, understand their problems, feel sympathetic towards them, and the natural thing is to want to help them, and if you become a politician and if you are successful, you can help them even more. Mahathir Mohamad, politician
Mahathir Mohamad is a Malaysian politician who served as the Prime Minister of Malaysia for two non-consecutive terms, from 1981 to 2003 and from 2018 to 2020.
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I have been a policymaker proven in tackling some very complex social issues on the municipal level here in Boston. Ayanna Pressley, politician
Ayanna Pressley is a Democratic politician and member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Massachusetts' 7th congressional district.
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I believe that the role of government is for the government to protect the God-given rights we have and to ensure that we live as free as possible. Dan Crenshaw, politician
Dan Crenshaw is a Republican politician and former Navy SEAL who currently serves as the U.S. Representative for Texas's 2nd congressional district.
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I retired in 2016 as a Lieutenant Commander and immediately went to the Harvard Kennedy School of Government. Dan Crenshaw, politician
Dan Crenshaw is a Republican politician and former Navy SEAL who currently serves as the U.S. Representative for Texas's 2nd congressional district.
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Look at the number of cop shows and lawyer shows and forensics shows... I think there could be room for two quite different examinations of the same political office. Geena Davis, actress
Geena Davis is an American actress, producer, and activist known for her roles in films such as "Thelma & Louise" and "A League of Their Own."
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When I give back to the community I don't do it for anything except because I want to give back to the community. Kyle Lowry, athlete
Kyle Lowry is a professional basketball player who currently plays for the Toronto Raptors in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
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Wherever I go - be it to school events, county fairs, town halls, or even the grocery store, my neighbors and constituents share the same serious concern. Prescription drug prices keep going up, and families across our district don't know how they can afford them. Abigail Spanberger, politician
Abigail Spanberger is a Democratic politician and former CIA officer who currently serves as the U.S. Representative for Virginia's 7th congressional district.
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Public servants should be focused on serving the public - not any special interest group, and good governance should be an expectation - not an exception. Abigail Spanberger, politician
Abigail Spanberger is a Democratic politician and former CIA officer who currently serves as the U.S. Representative for Virginia's 7th congressional district.
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In America any boy may become President, and I suppose it's just one of the risks he takes. Adlai Stevenson II, politician
Adlai Stevenson II was an American politician and diplomat who served as the 31st Governor of Illinois and was twice the Democratic Party's nominee for President of the United States.
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There's so much showmanship and gamesmanship involved in politics, it's really not a stretch to imagine an actor getting involved in being a figurehead for a political party. But for myself personally, I just don't think I could do that. Adrian Pasdar, actor
Adrian Pasdar is an American actor and voice artist, best known for his roles in the TV series "Heroes" and "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D."
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I took the initiative in moving forward a whole range of initiatives that have proven to be important to our country's economic growth, environmental protection, improvements in our educational system. Al Gore, vice president
Al Gore is a former Vice President of the United States, serving under President Bill Clinton from 1993 to 2001.
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I served three terms in the U.S. Senate and was co-chairman of the National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform in 2010. So I know a bit about how Washington operates, and I have had plenty of experience doing the work of running for office. Alan K. Simpson, politician
Alan K. Simpson is a retired American politician who served as a United States Senator from Wyoming from 1979 to 1997.
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My wife works odd hours as a journalist for breakfast radio. Alex Horne, comedian
Alex Horne is a British comedian, writer, and presenter, best known for co-creating and hosting the comedy panel show Taskmaster.
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The BBC is a brilliant, infuriating, delightful cornerstone of our culture but it drives me round the twist. I will never forgive them for selling off BBC Centre. It's probably the best studio facility in Europe, possibly the world, and it's being sold off for flats and a luxury hotel. Alexander Armstrong, actor
Alexander Armstrong is a British actor, comedian, and television presenter.
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Frankly, if you do politics, you should not be thinking about your dignity. Aung San Suu Kyi, june 19
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My opinion is the greatest reward that any government could get is the approval of the people. If the people are happy and the people are at peace and the government has done something for them, that's the greatest reward I think any government could hope for. Aung San Suu Kyi, june 19
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My father was a government officer and for him, the ultimate dream was to see me become an IAS officer. Badshah, musician
Badshah is an Indian rapper, singer, and songwriter known for his work in the Bollywood music industry.
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The president, just as any other American, deserves a legal defense against personal lawsuits not related to his office. But the costs of that defense should be borne by him and not the taxpayer. Ben Nighthorse Campbell, politician
Ben Nighthorse Campbell is a former United States Senator from Colorado who served from 1993 to 2005.
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I started out in public service in 1998 after the Asian financial crisis of '97. Benigno Aquino III, politician
Benigno Aquino III is a former President of the Philippines who served from 2010 to 2016.
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If you believe, as I do, that the scope and range of presidential authority is great, that puts a lot of weight on the civic virtue and decency of the individual who holds the office. Benjamin Wittes, journalist
Benjamin Wittes is a journalist and senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, where he focuses on issues related to national security and law.
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We all need a government that solves our real problems and is not preoccupied with itself. Benny Gantz, politician
Benny Gantz is an Israeli politician and former Chief of General Staff of the Israel Defense Forces.
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I wanted to have a political career. I thought studying political science would be the best way to achieve it. Bianca Jagger, celebrity
Bianca Jagger is a Nicaraguan social and human rights advocate, as well as a former actress and model.
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I'm going to make up my own mind as to what I think is in the best interest of our country and Florida. Bill Nelson, politician
Bill Nelson is a former United States Senator from Florida who served from 2001 to 2019.
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I think you've got to like people. There are MPs who are either painfully shy or who don't like public speaking or don't socialise very well, and you just think this must be the worst job in the world for them. Charles Kennedy, politician
Charles Kennedy was a British politician who served as the leader of the Liberal Democrats from 1999 to 2006.
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It is true that I entered parliament at the age of 23, and have now been representing the people of my constituency for over twenty years. Charles Kennedy, politician
Charles Kennedy was a British politician who served as the leader of the Liberal Democrats from 1999 to 2006.
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Bill Weld and Paul Cellucci are my political role models. Charlie Baker, politician
Charlie Baker is the current Governor of Massachusetts, serving since 2015.
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London has a 50 per cent female population so we want to aim long term to have 50 per cent female officers. It's good for police to reflect the public that we serve. Cressida Dick, public servant
Cressida Dick is the current Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Service in London, England.
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I've been complimented enough and asked to run for various offices out here in Utah, but right now, I'm not interested. I don't know that I have the stomach for it. Dale Murphy, athlete
Dale Murphy is a retired American professional baseball player who played for the Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies.
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I really got to a point where I thought maybe I would want to be involved politically. Daniel J. Evans, politician
Daniel J. Evans is a former Republican politician who served as the Governor of Washington from 1965 to 1977 and as a United States Senator from 1983 to 1989.
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I can't tell anyone to vote. David A. Siegel, businessman
David A. Siegel is an American businessman and the founder and CEO of Westgate Resorts, a timeshare company.
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Once you choose to run for president of the United States and succeed, your earlier life, your biography, is a major part of American history. David Garrow, historian
David Garrow is an American historian and author who is best known for his biographies of Martin Luther King Jr. and Barack Obama.
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Without the persistence of voters in America getting up to every election, democracy will not flourish. David Hogg, activist
David Hogg is an American activist and survivor of the Stoneman Douglas High School shooting who has become a prominent advocate for gun control and youth activism.
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Would I be happy just practicing law? No. Would I be happy just doing TV and speeches? No. I want to do all of these things and be as active as I can... but my main goal is to have some degree of influence on the public discussion. Ed Rendell, politician
Ed Rendell is a former Governor of Pennsylvania and a prominent Democratic politician.
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A State which has universal suffrage and a wide extension of the jury franchise, must qualify the people by education to rightly exercise the great powers with which they are invested. Edmund Barton, politician
Edmund Barton was an Australian politician and the first Prime Minister of Australia, serving from 1901 to 1903.
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When I was elected to Congress, I made a commitment to my constituents that my office would set the standard to be open and transparent. Elise Stefanik, politician
Elise Stefanik is a Republican politician who represents New York's 21st congressional district in the United States House of Representatives.
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If you were to do it again, you'd probably do some things differently. But the decision is right to have a single entity manage the water and the waste water for a country. Enda Kenny, politician
Enda Kenny is a former Irish politician who served as the Taoiseach (Prime Minister) of Ireland from 2011 to 2017.
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My father was a politician. My grandfather was a politician too, maybe it's an innate idea of representing people that we have in our family. I won't go into politics. I think I can provide the voice for the voiceless through law. Eniola Aluko, athlete
Eniola Aluko is a retired English professional footballer who played as a forward for various clubs and the England national team.
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Democratic government is difficult. It is much more difficult than populists claim. It's not like running a business or a police force. It demands compromise. Gavin Esler, journalist
Gavin Esler is a British journalist, television presenter, and author.
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I got a job with a law firm in Portland after a couple of years with Senator Muskie. But by then, my interest in politics had been sparked, through meeting Senator Muskie, through seeing what he did. George J. Mitchell, politician
George J. Mitchell is a retired American politician and diplomat who served as a United States Senator from Maine from 1980 to 1995 and as the Senate Majority Leader from 1989 to 1995.
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And I spent that time working as an insurance adjuster and going to law school in the evening, and then when I left law school, I joined the Department of Justice in Washington. George J. Mitchell, politician
George J. Mitchell is a retired American politician and diplomat who served as a United States Senator from Maine from 1980 to 1995 and as the Senate Majority Leader from 1989 to 1995.
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It is not in the nature of politics that the best men should be elected. The best men do not want to govern their fellowmen. George MacDonald, novelist
George MacDonald was a Scottish novelist, poet, and Christian minister who lived from 1824 to 1905.
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I have never run for political office, but every night I am reaching out to millions of Americans on the radio and I am deeply concerned that the middle class of the United States is being sold out to multi-national corporations with a globalist agenda. George Noory, journalist
George Noory is an American radio talk show host and journalist, best known as the host of the late-night radio talk show Coast to Coast AM.
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You can be in a nonprofit organization. You can serve your fellow man in a variety of other ways. You don't necessarily have to win political office. George P. Bush, businessman
George P. Bush is an American businessman and politician who currently serves as the Commissioner of the Texas General Land Office.
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My government will be open. Anyone found guilty of corruption will be dealt with in accordance with the law. If you are corrupt you will have to hang your boots. George Weah, october 1
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I guess whenever I'm in the paper, it's dealing with bridges falling apart, budget problems, pension crises - and saying we have to tackle these problems. Gina Raimondo, politician
Gina Raimondo is an American politician and the current Governor of Rhode Island.
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I've been the co-chair of the Non-Partisan Women's Caucus and vice-chair for several years, taking a leadership role in this women's organization. Gwen Moore, politician
Gwen Moore is a Democratic politician who currently serves as the U.S. Representative for Wisconsin's 4th congressional district.
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It's hard to look inside a person to answer a question about why anybody wants to be president. I suppose a combination of ambition, ego, and a real feeling that he could make a difference and could accomplish some things. All you ever had to do for Jimmy Carter was to tell him something was impossible, and he would usually do it. Hamilton Jordan, public servant
Hamilton Jordan was a political strategist and public servant who served as the Chief of Staff to President Jimmy Carter.
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Health care is a human right, and single-payer health care will deliver quality, affordable care to every Illinoisan. J. B. Pritzker, businessman
J.B. Pritzker is an American businessman and philanthropist who is the current Governor of Illinois.
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Bruce Rauner needs to lead, and until he does, we must fight to hold him accountable. J. B. Pritzker, businessman
J.B. Pritzker is an American businessman and philanthropist who is the current Governor of Illinois.
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I hate the term 'philanthropist.' J. B. Pritzker, businessman
J.B. Pritzker is an American businessman and philanthropist who is the current Governor of Illinois.
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I never got into politics for it to be a career. It doesn't take a lot of strength to hang on. It takes a lot of strength to let go. J. C. Watts, politician
J. C. Watts is a former Republican Congressman from Oklahoma who served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1995 to 2003.
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As members of Congress, we take an oath to uphold the Constitution and bear true faith and allegiance to the United States, not the Republican or Democratic party. I have been willing to stand up to my own leadership when it's in the national interest. Jackie Speier, politician
Jackie Speier is a Democratic politician who currently serves as the U.S. Representative for California's 14th congressional district.
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The passion for office among members of Congress is very great, if not absolutely disreputable, and greatly embarrasses the operations of the Government. They create offices by their own votes and then seek to fill them themselves. James K. Polk, president
James K. Polk was the 11th President of the United States, serving from 1845 to 1849.
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The ship of state is the only known vessel that leaks from the top. James Reston, journalist
James Reston was a prominent American journalist and columnist who worked for The New York Times for over three decades.
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Of course, plenty of people don't think that guaranteeing affordable health insurance is a core responsibility of government. James Surowiecki, journalist
James Surowiecki is an American journalist and author who writes about business and finance.
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If Rob Ford decided he wanted to run for the Liberal Party in 2015, we'd say, 'No, sorry, the way you approach things, the way you govern, the way you behave is not suitable to the kind of Liberal team we want to build.' Justin Trudeau, politician
Justin Trudeau is the current Prime Minister of Canada, serving since 2015.
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We're asking those who have done well to do a little more for the people who need it. Justin Trudeau, politician
Justin Trudeau is the current Prime Minister of Canada, serving since 2015.
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There's a lack of people in power that are motivated by the idea of helping people. Kanye West, rapper
Kanye West is a Grammy Award-winning rapper, producer, and fashion designer known for his outspoken personality and controversial statements.
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To have a government for and by the people, the people should be appointed to serve on state entities, not lobbyists who have an interest in representing their client rather than representing the folks of Alabama. Kay Ivey, politician
Kay Ivey is the current Governor of Alabama, serving since 2017.
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When I was director of public prosecutions, from 2008 to 2013, I had a first-rate counter-terrorism team, who worked closely with the police and the security and intelligence services to defeat and disrupt terrorism. Keir Starmer, politician
Keir Starmer is a British politician and the current leader of the Labour Party in the United Kingdom.
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I don't think at my age... you can start ruling people out in politics. Kenneth Clarke, politician
Kenneth Clarke is a British politician who served as a Member of Parliament for over 40 years and held various ministerial positions in the UK government.
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I want to study law. Kenny Smith, athlete
Kenny Smith is a retired professional basketball player and current sports analyst for TNT's Inside the NBA.
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I thought of running for office when I was in law school, but I wanted to work on human rights. Kerry Kennedy, activist
Kerry Kennedy is an American human rights activist and writer, and the daughter of Robert F. Kennedy.
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I love to be able to do something positive with what celebrity I have. I like to be able to make it about something bigger than me; if I can help in some way, I'm happy to do that. Kimberly Williams-Paisley, actress
Kimberly Williams-Paisley is an American actress known for her roles in movies such as "Father of the Bride" and TV shows like "Nashville."
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If I weren't an actor, I would be an IAS or IPS officer. Kirron Kher, actress
Kirron Kher is an Indian actress and politician who has appeared in numerous Bollywood films and television shows.
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Sometimes you're going to run because you want to elevate an issue. Sometimes you're going to run because you want to do public service, and it's a way to not only tell the community what you care about what you want to achieve, but you're making a commitment. Kirsten Gillibrand, politician
Kirsten Gillibrand is a United States Senator from New York.
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My father was in law enforcement growing up. He was a probation officer. And I've always understood the point of view of the peace officer, you know, because of my dad. Larry Wilmore, comedian
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The new national campfire - radio. Linda Ellerbee, journalist
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Protecting the USPS means protecting the essential services it provides our nation. Lucy McBath, politician
Lucy McBath is a Democratic politician and a member of the United States House of Representatives from Georgia's 6th congressional district.
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As a young woman, I was always interested in lobbying. I thought to find a cause you're passionate about, to really work on behalf of that cause, work on lobbying your state legislatures or your federal legislatures, that was of interest to me. Lucy McBath, politician
Lucy McBath is a Democratic politician and a member of the United States House of Representatives from Georgia's 6th congressional district.
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Every day, the Prime Minister is a 24-hour servant of the people of India. Manmohan Singh, statesman
Manmohan Singh is an Indian economist and politician who served as the Prime Minister of India from 2004 to 2014.
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Few people may realize that the Department of Homeland Security is the nation's largest law enforcement organization, with about one-third of our 240,000 employees serving as peace officers and nearly 70 percent performing law enforcement functions. Chad Wolf, public servant
Chad Wolf is a former Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in the United States government.
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I'm confident that, were I mayor, I would do some things differently than he has. But I think there's a world of difference between him and his immediate predecessor. David Dinkins, politician
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Every prime minister ... has the responsibility to provide security for his people. Ehud Olmert, politician
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I don't believe any person looking for work is fearful of political judgment. Government is a large institution, and if they believe that people are going to get rid of good employees for political reasons, that's absurd. Jan Brewer, politician
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From 1965 to 1967, my dad, Jack Gilligan, served in Congress and helped pass landmark laws like the Voting Rights Act. Kathleen Sebelius, politician
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Serving my neighbors in Congress and fighting for them has been the best job I've ever had. Keith Ellison, politician
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After hearing from my colleagues, I have decided to run for Speaker of the House. Let's work together to make a difference for our country. Kevin McCarthy, politician
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The next thing I am doing is moving back home to Minnesota and getting involved in politics. I'm looking at a run for Senate in 2008, but in the meantime I am focused on knitting together the progressive network in the upper Midwest. Al Franken, politician
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Everything from who sits on your local board of education to the prosecutors and judicial appointments in your area and much more are all impacted by who holds political office. Al Sharpton, activist
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I'm about real representation in government. Katie Hill, politician
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Short of being prime minister there isn't a better job in British politics than running London. Ken Livingstone, politician
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Whether it's police officers, firefighters, first responders, or 911 dispatchers, many dedicated Americans work long hours, and often in difficult conditions, to make sure that when someone's in need, they can help. Ajit Pai, public servant
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The FCC has been hard at work doing what we can to help close the digital divide. Ajit Pai, public servant
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I really enjoyed my time in state government. I thought we made a difference. I liked being a part of that effort. I had a different experience in Washington. Alberto Gonzales, public servant
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Anytime the president visits Nebraska its good for Nebraska. Ben Nelson, politician
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I guess you can get politicians out of politics, but you can't get politics out of them. Carol Thatcher,
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In New Mexico... I may have vetoed more legislation as governor of New Mexico than all the other governors in the country combined. Gary Johnson, politician
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Studying my grandfather's life and legacy has shown me what it takes to be a good public servant. Curiosity. Compassion for others. Humility. Determination to stand tall for your beliefs in the face of opposition. No one believed these things more than my grandfather. Jack Schlossberg, celebrity
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All too often our leaders shrink from their responsibilities and choose to do what is politically expedient. Jack Schlossberg, celebrity
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As I climbed the electoral ladder - from state assemblyman to mayor of Woodbridge and finally to governor of New Jersey - political compromises came easy to me because I'd learned how to keep a part of myself innocent of them. James McGreevey, politician
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I'm the most pro-liberty elected official statewide in my lifetime. It isn't even a close call, so for people who care about protecting liberty, there's never been - again, in my lifetime in Virginia - a statewide elected official who's been as aggressive and consistent about doing that as I have. Ken Cuccinelli, politician
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I have been approached to consider an appointment to the Virginia Supreme Court. I am humbled and honored to be considered for such a position, but it is not something that my wife and I have previously contemplated. Ken Cuccinelli, politician
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John Danforth, I thought, was a great senator and did a great job with the United Nations. I think he's a good man. Ken Mehlman, politician
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When I was attorney general, we had the strongest public integrity unit in the country. Luther Strange, politician
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I am running to fix the economy, restore the constitutional system of checks and balances and to end this game of crony capitalism by the ruling class in Washington. Dave Brat, economist
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In a democratic set-up, people who are being governed should also be a part of the governing system. They should be drafted into the governance. Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore, athlete
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I think we should just tip the government if it does a good job. Fifteen percent is the standard tip, isn't it? Pat Paulsen, comedian
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We were sent here to hold government accountable. Paul Gosar, politician
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I readily concede that a prime minister is not required to speak on every occasion or on every subject, but when there is a duty to speak, silence is unacceptable. Silence can be a strategy, silence can be a tactic, but silence can never be an answer to the ills of our polity and the fault lines of our society. P. Chidambaram, politician
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The president actually is there to complement the government in power. If they have done something that is not proper, it is the duty of the president to... discuss and to come to some common ground. Tan Cheng Bock, politician
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My father was a police officer before he retired. One of my brothers is also a police officer, and I think they kind of expected I would do something along those lines, like become a fireman or something. Ryan Reynolds, actor
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I want to be Eric Cantor's term limit. Dave Brat, economist
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Did somebody dream there is some way that the government doesn't need us? Dwayne Andreas, businessman
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I'm still a reservist. We have three drilling reservists in the Senate. Senator Graham serves in the Air Force, Senator Brown serves in the Army, and I serve in the Navy. Mark Kirk, politician
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My favorite show is 'Parks and Recreation.' Kerris Dorsey, actress
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Whether you are talking about cardiac care or education, the fundamental question is: How do you provide it for everyone? Thulasiraj Ravilla, public servant
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Tell me why the limousine fleet has increased by 42 percent since Barack Obama took office. Why are we spending taxpayers' money on that? Limos should be for weddings and proms, certainly not for government officials to be riding around in. Mark Neumann, politician
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My strength is in finding ways to make the government work for the people: finding waste, or money that is not being properly used... or finding opportunities that are out there and making them work for the community. Tammy Duckworth,
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Taking care of a border security is one of the issues that government has to manage. It is not to be politicised to win votes and gain sympathy. Urmila Matondkar, actress
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I want to explain to everyone that during election season, a politician is always short of time. We are thankful to any politician who takes out time for an interview. Ravish Kumar,
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A wise governor told me a long time ago, political capital you don't get more of by keeping it. You get it by using it. Scott Walker, politician
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Politicians are interesting people and they have good and bad qualities. Sayaji Shinde, actor
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There is nothing more fundamental for public workers to know if they are going to be partly laid off. Eduardo Bhatia, politician
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Many people leave government disillusioned about its ability to achieve change and cynical about politicians. I left with rather opposite lessons. Geoff Mulgan, educator
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I let the American people down. Richard M. Nixon, president
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The world's greatest city - New York City - deserves a government that works for all New Yorkers. That starts with a mayor who is independent from party bosses and special interests, who isn't afraid to be honest with the people, and who is focused on the issues New Yorkers care about most. Sal Albanese, politician
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I am happy in Bollywood, but I am contesting elections to solve problems of people, as they have trust in me. Rakhi Sawant, dancer
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Serving the people of Arkansas' 2nd District is the honor of a lifetime, and I'm grateful for the opportunity I have been given by my fellow Arkansans. Tim Griffin, politician
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Running for Senate is a very involved process. Tammy Duckworth,
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It's our moral obligation, as well as, I believe, it is the government's obligation to take care of its people. Marcia Fudge, politician
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While we may argue about the size of government, the Republican Party has not been a party that says, 'I want to destroy government.' Nancy Pelosi, politician
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Working at the White House is an honor for any preacher's kid from Magnolia, but the issue is jobs. Tim Griffin, politician
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I am an elected official; I was not elected by the Right. Ayman Odeh, politician
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I used to work for an SOE. The wealth I created didn't belong to me. In other words, I was only managing money for the country and the people. Wang Shi, businessman
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I'm focused on bringing real change to Washington because the career politicians have screwed things up so badly. Carlos Beruff, businessman
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I'm proud of Congress as a body. At the end of the day, we're the people's house, and we should be very mindful that we represent the people. Ryan Zinke, politician
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The fastest way for a politician to become an elder statesman is to lose an election. Earl Wilson, journalist
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Working in Washington, trying to make a difference, that was a very meaningful time for me, a period of personal growth. Tim Finchem, businessman
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President or Prime Minister are not any individuals. They are an institutions in itself, and in democracy, we should ensure that the dignity of the institutions is not lowered. Rajnath Singh, politician
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What is the purpose of public service? It's to solve problems for the people you represent and certainly in the United States Senate, thinking about your state and thinking about your country as well. Olympia Snowe, politician
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I have always had a serious political career in mind and my secular ideology matches with that of the Congress. Nagma, politician
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Charlie Rangel was writing laws on our taxes as chair of the Ways and Means Committee while somehow neglecting to pay his own. Nancy Gibbs, journalist
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I'm happy every time I stand up in court and say, 'George Brauchler for the people of Colorado...' I take no shame in that; I take pride in that. My mom took pride in being an attorney, too. George Brauchler,
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All Labour supporters and politicians know that winning elections is extremely difficult, but my first year as mayor of London has taught me that governing - driving change and delivering results - is even harder. Sadiq Khan, politician
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I'm fascinated by political enthusiasm. P. J. O'Rourke, comedian
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I am also committed to providing city employees with housing assistance. Thomas Menino, politician
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I'm pretty much a documents reporter. I'm a public records geek. Bill Dedman, journalist
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Term limits aren't enough. We need jail. P. J. O'Rourke, comedian
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U.P. is always in news because of its politics. Gautam Rode, actor
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I would consider myself to be a moderate Republican, but more important than that, I believe our system of government is the best system there is... and while I have no illusions of changing the world, I've had good opportunities in life, and I believe there's an obligation to give something back by participating. Pat Meehan, politician
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Most people want a normal centrist approach. But politicians in the center have to show them results. Sebastian Kurz, politician
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I believe Nebraskans appreciate the fiscal discipline I've brought to state government, balancing the budget without raising taxes and prioritizing education funding. Dave Heineman, politician
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As a father, small businessman, Navy intelligence veteran, and co-founder of a public charter school, I'm ready to bring common-sense solutions to how we move America in a better direction. Ryan Frazier, businessman
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I propose a Constitutional Amendment providing that, if any public official, elected or appointed, at any level of government, is caught lying to any member of the public for any reason, the punishment shall be death by public hanging. L. Neil Smith, writer
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Bernie Sanders won the primaries because he offered promise, offered hope, offered solutions. Paula Jean Swearengin, politician
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I think that Richard Nixon is a great man and that he is very dedicated to what he does. I had the pleasure of meeting him when I attended the Republican National Convention in Miami. You can really tell that he is willing to go out of his way to help the American people. Laraine Day, actress
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The prime minister does not represent a particular political party; he is a representative of the whole country. Rajnath Singh, politician
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My passion for service came from my parents, and my community involvement began at a very young age, when I volunteered with the local Chamber of Commerce in Lowell, MA to help revitalize our city. James Costos, diplomat
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I want to run for the Senate from Tennessee. Not now, but when I'm 50, when music dies down a little bit. I know lots of artists and actors have those delusions of grandeur, but ever since I was a kid, it's been of interest to me. Tim McGraw, musician
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I've always thought that I'd make a pretty good police officer, except maybe for the danger part. I have a rare medical condition that makes it difficult for me to risk getting shot, so probably I'd have to be one of those officers who work in 'do not shoot' areas. W. Bruce Cameron, author
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I am First Lady by accident. I was not elected by the people but here I am. Imelda Marcos, july 2
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The idea that I should become president seems to me too visionary to require a serious answer. It has never entered my head, nor is it likely to enter the head of any other person. Zachary Taylor, president
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Strauss' water activities, which highlight both its social responsibility and commitment to the environment, meet a genuine need of people around the world today. Ofra Strauss, businesswoman
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Korea has a long way to go before ending corruption. But Mayor Goh has certainly taken an important step toward it. Park Won-soon, politician
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That is how our nation has been built - by a partnership between citizen and government, between individual and society, between a family and the wider community. Ram Nath Kovind, politician
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As a legislator, I was elected to make the tough decisions and produce solutions to the problems facing our country. Mark Meadows, politician
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Police reform is working, and crime is falling. Theresa May, politician
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My parents were political, so it's definitely in my bones. Wherever I am, I always seem to get involved with politics. I think, once it's in your bloodstream, it's always there. I love it. Saffron Burrows, actress
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If people don't like me, I insist they can vote for someone else. The only stupid thing we can do is to stay at home. I don't know a single election in the world that was changed by staying at home. Ksenia Sobchak, politician
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It's mystifying to me why the House leadership will not allow a straight up-or-down vote on a pay raise. I vote against every pay raise because taxpayers deserve better. Sam Graves, politician
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I love Mayor Pete. I've always liked Joe Biden. I like Elizabeth Warren. Randy Rainbow, comedian
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It was my fortune, or misfortune, to be called to the office of Chief Executive without any previous political training. Ulysses S. Grant, president
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I grew up middle class. My father was a public functionary who didn't leave an inheritance, just debts. Sebastian Pinera, statesman
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I am also a Kentucky Colonel and an Honorary Mayor of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, among other things. Jack L. Chalker, author
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India needs honest bureaucrats; most officers in the system are corrupt. Jagapathi Babu, actor
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Obviously no one wants to give members of Congress a lot of money, because they barely do anything, and many of them are terrible, but a Congress that is made up of rich-but-not-super-rich people is going to be more corruptible than a Congress of really rich people. Alex Pareene, writer
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The President should not be able to enrich himself and his family at taxpayer expense, period. Ted Lieu, politician
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I have become the chief minister not with a selfish motive. H. D. Kumaraswamy, politician
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As chief of staff, I was responsible for running a multibillion-dollar organization with over 34,000 employees, and working on everything from health care to transportation. Tina Smith, politician
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Politics - when it's not cynical, it can be a creation. Yair Lapid, politician
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What the voters want to know is who is going to get out there, fight for them, and deal with the income gap that exists in the nation today. Terry McAuliffe, politician
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I have studied many politicians closely. Sayaji Shinde, actor
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We can support Barack Obama because he's committed to putting America back to work with good jobs - and he proved it by saving the auto industry. Richard Trumka, activist
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The 2020 Election is believed to be the most important in our lifetime. Therefore, I've chosen to become more involved in the voting process by using my social media platform to encourage voting and my facility as a Dekalb County early voting polling station. Paul Millsap, basketball player
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I've always tried to lend my support to worth while causes, and I feel you should use your celebrity to help with worldwide causes and help them gain exposure. Warren Moon, athlete
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President Obama made the right choice, over one million Americans are still working today. The American auto industry is not just surviving. It is thriving. Where Mitt Romney was willing to turn his back on Akron, Dayton and Toledo, Ohio, the president said, 'I've got your back.' Rahm Emanuel, politician
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We must try to influence the government, not fight to take power. Ksenia Sobchak, politician
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I promise you a police car on every sidewalk. Marion Barry, politician
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I'm not revolted by Washington. Kevin Spacey, actor
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A competition of the best ideas - that should be what Congress is about. Mark McKinnon, businessman
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I always saw politics as an expansion of my role as a mom. Nancy Pelosi, politician
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I've often heard the complaint from both Democrat and Republican voters alike that they hate the fact that politicians get into office and they - and they're fearful, they're fearful to make tough decisions because they think more about the next election than they do about the next-generation. Scott Walker, politician
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Under the circumstances, may I suggest another means of encouraging probity in elective office. I refer to term limitations, which can serve ends beyond that of saving congressional souls. James L. Buckley, politician
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Societal good comes first for me. Pawan Kalyan, actor
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Once it becomes impossible for members of Congress to make a career of legislative service, the temptation to bend a vote for whatever reason may yield to the better angels of their nature. James L. Buckley, politician
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Strong government doesn't mean simply military power or an efficient intelligence apparatus. Instead, it should mean effective, fair administration - in other words, 'good governance.' Raghuram Rajan, economist
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The residents and elected officials of Long Island have fought vigorously for many years and spent millions of dollars to preserve the quality of life that the Long Island Sound offers. Tim Bishop, politician
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I would not vote for the mayor. It's not just because he didn't invite me to dinner, but because on my way into town from the airport there were such enormous potholes. Fidel Castro, august 13
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Public action should seek to expand the set of opportunities of those who have the least voice and fewest resources and capabilities. Paul Wolfowitz, public servant
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I have been immeasurably honored to serve the people of Maine for nearly 40 years in public office and for the past 17 years in the United States Senate. It was incredibly difficult to decide that I would not seek a fourth term in the Senate. Olympia Snowe, politician
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The Ways and Means Committee for me has this opportunity to work with programs where I can take my parents' sense of community and make it work. Sander Levin, politician
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Disinterested public service has become, just so... what's the phrase, 'old school.' Tina Brown, editor
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When you are in local government, you are on the ground, and you are looking into the eyes and hearts of the people you are there to serve. It teaches you to listen; it teaches you to be expansive in the people with whom you talk to, and I think that that engagement gives you political judgment. Valerie Jarrett, lawyer
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First and foremost, the onus is on yourself to perform your own duties. If you can't, then it's your family or community's job to support you. If that still doesn't work out, then the government will take responsibility to protect you. Yoshihide Suga, politician
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The Town Clerkship, however, was the means of giving me a lesson in electoral methods. Catherine Helen Spence, author
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With Richard Splett, he's like the only character on 'Veep' that has no angle. He's guileless. He also believes in the power of government. Sam Richardson, actor
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My dream is to achieve AI for the common good. Oren Etzioni, businessman
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While many of Mr. Obama's ideas warrant skepticism, conservative opposition to any expanded role for government is a mistake. Paul Singer, businessman
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A well-functioning judicial or education system is just as much part of the wealth of a nation as its roads, ports and factories. Barry Gardiner, politician
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No woman in my time will be prime minister or chancellor or foreign secretary - not the top jobs. Anyway, I wouldn't want to be prime minister; you have to give yourself 100 percent. Margaret Thatcher, leader
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I believe the first reason that Donald Trump is running for president is because he truly believes that he can help turn the nation around. The second reason I believe is that this is the greatest position in the world, to be at the center of political power, of the universe. Omarosa Manigault Newman, celebrity
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While Mayor Daley surprised me today with his decision to not run for reelection, I have never been surprised by his leadership, dedication and tireless work on behalf of the city and the people of Chicago. Rahm Emanuel, politician
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Politicians have an arrogance that I just do not understand. I've seen more constructive debates in high school. Paolo Nutini, musician
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My legislators devote most of their time to attend to people's problems. I want the people to devote more time and contribute to the development of the state. N. Chandrababu Naidu, politician
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For future politics, I don't know what it holds, but if there's a possibility that the people want me to do another political office, again, maybe I'll do it. Vance McAllister, politician
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It should be a matter of pride for all of us that the taxes we pay are used for nation building - to help the poor and the marginalised, to build rural and urban infrastructure, and to strengthen our border defences. Ram Nath Kovind, politician
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At last, someone came to tell me I'd been selected as commissioner, which gave rise to the line that I took the job with clean hands. I was then taken downstairs to a press conference, and the reporters were as surprised as I was. Pete Rozelle, celebrity
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We are all representatives of the American people. We all do town hall meetings. We all talk to our constituents. And I've got to tell you, the American people are engaged. And if you think they want a government takeover of health care, I would respectfully submit you're not listening to them. Paul Ryan, politician
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My record proves that I don't make political or public-service decisions based on what typical folks in Washington do, which is, 'What's going to get me past the next election, or what's best for my career?' Carlos Lopez-Cantera, politician
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