William Marshall Thomas Quotes

I think people across America want a leader who's actually going to listen to them.

I believe that everyone should participate in democracy and enjoy doing it.

'Unlikely Brothers' talks about the importance of citizen action and shows why and how we can make a difference.

I want to help find opportunities for people to become active participants in their communities.

My town hall meetings are with friends and neighbors, fellow Americans. We engage.

It is citizen participation that nourishes the strength of a democracy.

Government has got to open up and engage citizenry as partners.

We need to restore our democracy to a government of the people, by the people, and for the people.

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.

You should absolutely get involved, especially those local politics like school board seats. That's really where America happens.

I am really intense and passionate about the things I believe in and about engaging and improving the quality of life for not only my constituents but everyone.

Democracy works when people claim it as their own

There is nothing beyond the reach of ordinary citizens doing the daily work of democracy, and no problem too great to tackle with the power of active citizenship.

What we have ignored is what citizens can do and the importance of real involvement of the people versus just having somebody in Washington make a rule.

At the moment I am a little bit politician, yes. I think that could be my next step. It is not because I want power, it is because of what I think I could do for the people.

I am proud to represent people who care so deeply about their communities. Their perseverance and strength only motivates me more as their representative in Congress.

Democracy is interactive... It's a constant job of information, education, explanation, listening, and interactive communication.

I take very seriously the notion that you have to get out in your community; you have to talk to people, but, more importantly, you have to listen to people.

Part of the problem you have is that you don't have a dialogue between elected officials and their constituents. They've built these barricades, these barriers around themselves and tried to avoid interaction with their constituents.

I always saw politics as an expansion of my role as a mom.

It's so critical for people frustrated with the economy, with changing tides in government, who aren't able to hear their voices, questions or their ills being talked about, to have a place for discussing what others won't.

And they understand that to be an effective member of a democracy, you have to accept responsibility.

I think I will always have a connection to young people, to try to bring their voices to the polls, bring their voices wherever they can make a difference.

What we have ignored is what citizens can do and the importance of real involvement of the people involved - versus just having somebody in Washington make a rule.

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