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