“It’s always been my belief that the fight for justice is about fairness and equality.”
“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.”
“If you can’t fix it with duct tape, then you’re not using enough duct tape.”
“You don’t have to pass an IQ test to be in the Senate.”
“Our government works best when it’s open and transparent.”
“Public service is a good thing, whether you do it in the United States Senate or as a teacher.”
“When you lose an election, you have to ask yourself why.”
“I may have fantasized about killing time, but not about killing.”
“I grew up in Minnesota. Four seasons, pure white snow, gorgeous fall colors, lakes, and friendly people.”
“What makes America great is our ability to come together in times of crisis.”
“We need people in Washington who know that there are real people out there who need help.”
“I’m not one of those who believe that just because you’re opposed to the war, you’re necessarily a liberal.”
“One of the great things about this country is that we can have honest disagreements.”
“I believe in the power of government to make a positive difference in people’s lives.”
“In the end, it’s the people who matter most.”
“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.”
“Laughter is a great way to open up people’s hearts and minds.”
“I have a great appreciation for our judicial system and how it works.”
“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.”
“In politics, you have to learn to work with people you don’t agree with.”
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 most effective way to win an argument is to begin by being right.”
“You’re entitled to your own opinion, but you’re not entitled to your own facts.”
“The right to vote is the most important right we have as Americans.”
“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.’”
“Humor is a great way to get people on board with your ideas.”
“I’m good enough, I’m smart enough, and doggone it, people like me.”
“Politics is about the improvement of people’s lives.”
“The thing that makes me happiest about our nation is that we’re a democracy.”
“The American people are tired of liars and people who pretend to be something they’re not.”
“The Constitution is not a neutral document. It was designed to take the country to a different place.”
“Education is the key to a brighter future.”
“When you encounter seemingly good advice that contradicts other seemingly good advice, ignore them both.”
“When you’re in politics, the theater comes out, because you have to give the impression that you have power.”
“Democracy is not a spectator sport.”
“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.”
“My father didn’t believe in happiness.”
“I’ve always believed that our elected officials should be held to the highest standards.”
“A politician thinks of the next election. A statesman thinks of the next generation.”
“It’s easier to put on slippers than to carpet the whole world.”
“It’s not enough to just have a good message. You have to be able to deliver it effectively.”
“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.”
“The fight for social justice is never easy, but it’s always worth it.”
“The way to achieve success is to have a genuine interest in what you are doing.”
“You can’t just talk about change; you have to be willing to do the hard work to make it happen.”
“If you’re serious about changing the world, you’re going to need a strategy.”
“You have to earn the trust and respect of the people you serve.”
“The most important political office is that of the private citizen.”
“A sense of humor is an escape valve for the pressures of life.”