Jake Tapper Quotes

You can study government and politics in school, but the best way to really understand the process is to volunteer your time.

I'm intrigued by being in public office.

I love working for the people of Indiana. I love helping our citizens make the most of their lives, but I do not love Congress.

I really got to a point where I thought maybe I would want to be involved politically.

Every person has only so much attention to give, and politics and government takes up only a fraction of what it did 25 years ago.

I learnt more about politics during one South Dakota dust storm than in seven years at the university.

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.

No matter where you stand politically - even if you're unsure of what your political ideology is - it is important to take part in the process of shaping our government.

Freedom isn't free. It shouldn't be a bragging point that 'Oh, I don't get involved in politics,' as if that makes someone cleaner. No, that makes you derelict of duty in a republic. Liars and panderers in government would have a much harder time of it if so many people didn't insist on their right to remain ignorant and blindly agreeable.

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 didn't grow up in politics.

I think politics is important. It's how we run our society. I think it should be natural to have an interest in the subject, and I almost don't understand why some people don't.

If you spend enough time in or around Washington, you'll meet amazing people who work for the government.

Political life must be taken as you find it.

I cannot run the political machine. I have enough on my hands without that. It is the people's business.

Public life is regarded as the crown of a career, and to young men it is the worthiest ambition. Politics, is still the greatest and most honorable adventure.

I actually became a lawyer because I thought you had to be a lawyer in order to get into national politics.

China's republican politics is like a child who just started schooling. He must have a good teacher and be surrounded by good friends. By the same token, the Chinese people, new to the republican politics, must be educated properly. The revolutionary government should be the people's tutor to impart advanced awareness and experience.

I'm doing a good job in Washington.

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

I keep an eye on politics, although I wouldn't say I'm political.

I'm obviously not a politician, nor do I have the desire to be one, but I'm a conscious citizen.

I knew I always wanted to get involved in politics.

My dad's career in politics, along with that of my grandfather, Prescott Bush, taught us that good people motivated by helping others can jump into the political fray and make a positive difference.

It's fun to play a part in the process of helping to inform readers about their political leaders.