Betty Boothroyd Quotes

I've committed myself to serve my constituents in South Shields and I have committed myself to British politics.

I am privileged to be able to work for the people of Hawaii in whatever capacity.

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.

The highest political buzz word is not liberty, equality, fraternity or solidarity; it is service.

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

I really don't think of power. I think more of service to the people of my state.

It is the responsibility, I think, of anybody in elected office to look for opportunities to help serve their people.

I stand here before you not as a prophet, but as a humble servant of you, the people.

I come from election, I come from the people. I owe gratitude to our people. I do everything for the good of the country and the people.

I'm not going to lie to you: being Speaker of the State Assembly is the best job I've ever had in my entire career. But you know, I got into politics 'cause I wanted to make a difference, and I was always raised that one person could make a difference.

I'm not running for state Senate because I wanted to become a politician. I'm running because I wanted to serve.

But it's been a great, humbling - and I've been very honored to have the opportunity to serve and to lead and to be the representative of our soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines who are in Washington. And it's been the greatest honor of my life.

I am extremely proud to have the honour and privilege to be the Premier of this great state of Victoria.

I have a huge admiration for the House of Lords, I have a huge admiration for the people who work in the House of Lords, they're great public servants and they do an absolutely tremendous job.

I am, as you know, only the servant of the people.

... we, the people, elect leaders not to rule but to serve.

The confidence and respect shown by my countrymen in calling me to be the Chief Magistrate of a Republic holding a high rank among the nations of the earth have inspired me with feelings of the most profound gratitude.

I have devoted my life to serving the people of New Jersey and am forever thankful for all who have stood by me.

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.

For me politics is an opportunity to serve the country.

The fact is the American people want men and women to stand up and represent them and to put their interests ahead of the party interests.

Trump gives public service a bad image. It's not about flash, it's not about wealth, and it's not about hairstyle. It's about doing something for people and being an advocate for the community you represent.

Any of us who wants to go to Parliament must have that responsibility to represent the people who voted us in.

All I can do is pay attention, listen to what people in Minnesota are saying and do everything I can to bring that voice to Washington.

I will stand up on issues as they arise, making sure that the voices of Georgians are always being heard.