F. W. de Klerk Quotes

I called the book 'The Senator Next Door,' not 'The President Next Door.'

I've done eight years as mayor of London. I enjoyed it hugely; it was a massive privilege.

Would I consider a run for political office? Yes.

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.

Would I love to think that one day I would be First Minister of an independent Scotland? Of course.

Well, I think that, you know, there's often two ways to become a scientist. One is to actually get your Ph.D. and then the other is to run for office.

I had dreams of high political office.

I don't want to be the mayor of New Jersey.

Narendra Modiji has proved his skills and delivered on his promises in Gujarat and he has some very good plans for the nation.

I intend to serve a full term as Taoiseach.

If elected, I shall see to it that every man has a square deal, no less and no more.

See, one of the interesting things in the Oval Office - I love to bring people into the Oval Office - right around the corner from here - and say, this is where I office, but I want you to know the office is always bigger than the person.

Trust grows when people see leaders translate their personal integrity into organizational fidelity. At the heart of fidelity lies truth-telling and promise-keeping.

If enough Americans determine I could do a better job in public office, and Mrs. Nugent and my beloved family agree, there is no limit what I am willing to do for my country.

Fred is officially the mayor of Portland now.

One of the reasons I'm in this business is because I have absolute respect for the people who say, "You know what? I think I can make this a little better and I'm willing to get in and try." Because, I'll tell you, there are a hell of a lot of reasons to stay away from running for office today.

We'll see if [Donald Trump] really means it though; he will get a chance to deliver on that promise. And if he doesn't, we'll make sure the people know about it.

A politician before he can become a statesman has to remain in office long enough.

You can't flip-flop and be commander-in-chief.

I believe that Hillary Clinton is one of the best prepared people in our history to enter the Oval Office, with her vision, her knowledge, her experience, her strategic thinking, her connection to the American people.

We have lost a very important religious figure who dedicated his life to peace and justice for all. [on the death of Pope John Paul II

For the political leader the religious doctrines and institutions of his people must always remain inviolable; or else has no right to be in politics, but should become a reformer, if he has what it takes!

You have to be a political leader, willing to lose an election if you want to do what's right.

The best state is that in which bad men are not allowed to hold office, and good men are not allowed to refuse office.

Today it is difficult to find leaders who are independent of the forces that have brought us our problems: The Congress, the bureaucracy, the lobbyists, big business, and big labor.