“Politics is about the improvement of people’s lives.”
“A sense of humor is an escape valve for the pressures of life.”
“Comedy and politics are very similar in that they both involve looking at the world in different ways and figuring out what’s wrong with it.”
“Education is the key to a brighter future.”
“It’s easier to put on slippers than to carpet the whole world.”
“My father didn’t believe in happiness.”
“I grew up in Minnesota. Four seasons, pure white snow, gorgeous fall colors, lakes, and friendly people.”
“I’ve always believed that our elected officials should be held to the highest standards.”
“The thing that makes me happiest about our nation is that we’re a democracy.”
“One of the great things about this country is that we can have honest disagreements.”
“The fight for social justice is never easy, but it’s always worth it.”
“I’m good enough, I’m smart enough, and doggone it, people like me.”
“You’re not born a winner; you’re not born a loser. You’re born a chooser.”
“I think the presidency is a series of tough choices and it’s important to be informed by experts and advice.”
“I believe in the power of government to make a positive difference in people’s lives.”
“Laughter is a great way to open up people’s hearts and minds.”
“I’m not one of those who believe that just because you’re opposed to the war, you’re necessarily a liberal.”
“The American people are tired of liars and people who pretend to be something they’re not.”
“Public service is a good thing, whether you do it in the United States Senate or as a teacher.”
“The way to achieve success is to have a genuine interest in what you are doing.”
“A politician thinks of the next election. A statesman thinks of the next generation.”
“In politics, you have to learn to work with people you don’t agree with.”
“No one is more important to me than my kids. I can live with what people say about me. I can’t live with what my kids would think about me if I didn’t do the right thing.”
“I have a tremendous faith in the people of Minnesota. I think they have an ability to judge people and put people in office who can actually do the job.”
“You don’t have to pass an IQ test to be in the Senate.”
“If you’re serious about changing the world, you’re going to need a strategy.”
“The most important political office is that of the private citizen.”
“When you’re in politics, the theater comes out, because you have to give the impression that you have power.”
“When you encounter seemingly good advice that contradicts other seemingly good advice, ignore them both.”
“The biases the media has are much bigger than conservative or liberal. They’re about getting ratings, about making money, about doing stories that are easy to cover.”
“I may have fantasized about killing time, but not about killing.”
“The left is more likely to object to material they find offensive. They’re more likely to say, ‘This is insulting.’ The right is more likely to object to material they find harmful to society. They’re more likely to say, ‘This is immoral.’”
Al Franken Quotes :
“Mistakes are a part of being human. Appreciate your mistakes for what they are: precious life lessons that can only be learned the hard way.”
“The Constitution is not a neutral document. It was designed to take the country to a different place.”
“The most effective way to win an argument is to begin by being right.”
“What makes America great is our ability to come together in times of crisis.”
“When you lose an election, you have to ask yourself why.”
“If you can’t fix it with duct tape, then you’re not using enough duct tape.”
“Our government works best when it’s open and transparent.”
“Democracy is not a spectator sport.”
“I have a great appreciation for our judicial system and how it works.”
“You have to earn the trust and respect of the people you serve.”
“Humor is a great way to get people on board with your ideas.”
“In the end, it’s the people who matter most.”
“It’s not enough to just have a good message. You have to be able to deliver it effectively.”
“The right to vote is the most important right we have as Americans.”
“We need people in Washington who know that there are real people out there who need help.”
“You can’t just talk about change; you have to be willing to do the hard work to make it happen.”
“You’re entitled to your own opinion, but you’re not entitled to your own facts.”
“It’s always been my belief that the fight for justice is about fairness and equality.”