My belief is the majority of people in politics are just interested in pursuing this career in politics, and doing what's necessary to get themselves re-elected. And if that happens to coincide with the public good, great. But if it… — Dick Murphy Copy Share Image
I'm not going to rule out running for a second term. But, I think you have to be psychologically prepared to walk away from… — Dick Murphy Copy Share Image
I want to be mayor, but I don’t need to be mayor. I’m not a career politician. — Dick Murphy Copy Share Image
Your first obligation, I suppose, is to your God. Your second is to your family. And your third is to your community. And you… — Dick Murphy Copy Share Image
I'm convinced that unless you have some public financing of elections, you are never going to remove the power of wealthy interests over elected… — Dick Murphy Copy Share Image
My belief is the majority of people in politics are just interested in pursuing this career in politics, and doing what's necessary to get… — Dick Murphy Copy Share Image
I don't think that politics attracts the best and the brightest of America. It doesn't attract the most sincere people. — Dick Murphy Copy Share Image
You have the biggest impact on controlling, on affecting local lives as mayor. It's so much more important than being a state legislator. — Dick Murphy Copy Share Image
At least I make decisions based on what I think is right, not who my friends might be. — Dick Murphy Copy Share Image
