Ben Chandler Quotes

I think I'm pretty politically informed, and I find myself watching Senate hearings on C-SPAN.

I enjoyed my stay in the Congress. Most people do not. And too many people who have been elected really don't understand the nature of government.

I think I should be a president. President of the United States.

The closest I've come to being on a reality TV show is C-SPAN's live coverage of the Senate floor.

I love politics.

The political status legislation which emerged in Congress in 1990 and 1991 did not receive the support needed for enactment into law during my tenure as Attorney General.

I came into American politics and into this political system proud of politics and the way we make decisions.

I am proud to be in the Senate. I have always been proud to be a part of our political system. It is a remarkable privilege to participate in this system of ours.

I like to be a strategic policy guy.

Remain close to government and away from politics. It means deal more with the authorities. And less with individuals.

I didn't run for student council president. I don't see myself in any way in elected office. I love policy. I'm not particularly fond of politics.

There is a circus around politics. But if you think it is a game, then you forget what the purpose of politics actually is.

Politics doesn't matter, policy does.

Government is not an exact science.

Politics is a very important part of our government. It must not be denigrated. It's the way our country runs. It's the lubricant that keeps things running smoothly.

Before I became Attorney General, I won’t say that I stayed up at night worrying about civil rights

Mayors make tough decisions; Senators make tough speeches.

We mean by "politics" the people's business -- the most important business there is.

I am not interested in state politics.

I'm doing a good job in Washington.

I watch way too much C-SPAN.

What I love to do is the policy. The politics, I'm brand-new at.

I was proud to represent the 11th District of Georgia as a member of Congress for the past 12 years and am excited to now be joining the respected, growing Government & Regulatory Affairs Practice at Drinker Biddle & Reath.

I have been a civil servant and a politician for over 30 years.

We need an attorney general that's going to be an advocate for the state of Missouri and is willing to intervene in the regulatory process and go to court to protect Missourians from over-regulation.