Community Quote by Jacky Rosen

When I decided to run for Congress, I saw it as an opportunity to serve the South Jersey community that had become my home…

— Jon Runyan

I ran for Congress because I was tired of the erosion of political discourse throughout our whole country and a government that too often…

— Dean Phillips

I also served on many government committees.

— Leo Baekeland

When I first ran for public office, it was with the passion and idealism of a young man who believed that government could help…

— James McGreevey

I was elected to serve this house, I was elected to serve all the Members of Parliament. That is why I gave up my…

— Lindsay Hoyle

As a legislator, I was elected to make the tough decisions and produce solutions to the problems facing our country.

— Mark Meadows

For me it's more important to look at each constituency individually and find a community I feel I can serve to the best of…

— Adam Rickitt

I ran for president to present the citizens of America. I am here to change the broken system so it serves their families and…

— Donald Trump

One of the primary reasons I first ran for Congress was to be a voice for our troops, veterans and military families.

— Kirsten Gillibrand

I served on a lot of the local boards in my local community, and then I ran for the state legislature in '98 and…

— Jon Tester

I wanted to participate in the political responsibilities of an American citizen. I wanted to vote. I wanted to be a full member of…

— Sebastian Thrun

Public service is a part of who I am, having grown up in a family of politicians.

— Harold Ford, Jr