Am Quote by Bobby Schilling
“I've done a contract with my district. I have term-limited myself. I am not taking the pension. I am not taking pay raises, and my family and I are bringing our own health care to Washington, D.C. And my dad taught me as a kid to lead by example - Congress should not have anything better than the American people.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Campaign statement, United States House race, 2014
The speaker rejects typical political benefits to demonstrate integrity and align with ordinary citizens, emphasizing personal sacrifice as leadership by example.
In simple terms: He refuses pension, raises, and health care to show commitment to the people.
Key Takeaway
Choose integrity over entitlement.
Themes
integrity
leadership
public service
political ethics
Mood
determined
principled
Type
political
personal
When to use this quote
- political campaign
- legislative work
- public speaking
- family decisions
Key Concepts
personal sacrifice
example setting
public trust
Questions to Reflect On
- How does personal sacrifice influence voter trust?
- What are the risks of rejecting standard benefits?
A Different Perspective
May limit personal financial security and affect long‑term wellbeing.
