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When I was first elected to the state House of Representatives in 1974, one of the committees I was assigned to was Land, Water and Hawaiian Homes.

Quote by Neil Abercrombie about water, home, house, state

I believe if a private citizen is able to affect public opinion in a constructive way he doesn't have to be an elected public servant to perform a public service.

Quote by Warren Beatty about public, opinion

I am acutely aware that you have not elected me as your President by your ballots, so I ask you to confirm me with your prayers.

Quote by Gerald R. Ford

I am aware that by many persons, it is considered in the nature of a joke to to become a candidate and to be elected as a member of the Legislature.

Quote by Samuel Johnson about joke, people, nature

No matter who gets elected, Government always gets in.

Quote by Edward A. Murphy

I cannot believe that the American people and the people they elected would use the Constitution to stifle any group's rights.

Quote by Jean O'Leary about nation, americans, use, people

Throughout the 20th century, the Republican Party benefited from a non-interventionist foreign policy. Think of how Eisenhower came in to stop the Korean War. Think of how Nixon was elected to stop the mess in Vietnam.

Quote by Ron Paul about politics, war