Joe Kennedy III Professions : Politician Browse All Authors Top 26 quotes by Joe Kennedy III Ending gun violence isn't political. This is personal. Joe Kennedy III ending political violence gun I don't give a whole lot of thought or credence to questions about what comes on next, what goes on next. Joe Kennedy III give questions thought next There is no mercy in a system that makes health care a luxury. There is no mercy in a country that turns their back on those most in need of protection: the elderly, the poor, the sick, and the suffering. Joe Kennedy III care sick health suffering To me, that's what the Peace Corps is all about - the impact that simple acts of service can have across borders, generations, and time. It's a lesson I carry with me every day. Joe Kennedy III day me simple time I believe this country was built on a simple promise: that each of us deserves a fair shot. Joe Kennedy III i-believe simple believe country There's an old rule of thumb in politics that 90 percent of all 90 year-olds vote and 25 percent of all 25 year-olds vote. Joe Kennedy III old percent vote politics There is nothing so humbling as being a parent to young children! Joe Kennedy III nothing being parent children I'm extremely proud of my family's record of public service to Massachusetts and the nation. Joe Kennedy III nation service family proud It's really important for me to do the fundamentals of this job really, really well. And to let people know that I think the core responsibilities of a member of Congress aren't seeking the national headlines or being the spokesperson on this issue or that issue when you just get there. Joe Kennedy III job me you people Your ally today could be your adversary tomorrow and your ally the next day. Work hard, be polite, be respectful, and don't take it personally. Joe Kennedy III day tomorrow work today Humanity does not come with citizenship or a green card. Joe Kennedy III come citizenship green humanity My decision to look seriously at elected office is grounded in a deep commitment to public service and my experience - both my own and that of my family - in finding just, practical, and bipartisan solutions to difficult challenges. Joe Kennedy III service experience family challenges It's my name on the ballot, and it's me running this race. I'm the one doing this. Not my father and not my grandfather and not my great-uncle and not President Kennedy. Joe Kennedy III name me grandfather father My family has been around campaigns for a long time. It's something you really have to be sure that you alone want to do. Because if not, if you don't want to do it, that will just blow through the surface at some point, and people can tell. And when people can tell, it's all over. Joe Kennedy III alone you family time Republicans aren't bad people. They've got some views that are legitimate... and I'd like to think they believe the same of me. Joe Kennedy III me bad-people believe people Elective office and public service are obviously something that have long ties with my family, and something I'm definitely interested in. Joe Kennedy III service public-service family long Every member of my family knows that running for office is a personal decision. Joe Kennedy III personal family office decision Whether it's raising the minimum wage, fixing our broken immigration system or supporting an economic climate that gives our businesses that chance to succeed, I hope to continue to fight these important battles on behalf of my constituents. Joe Kennedy III fight chance broken hope I definitely swear more than I should. Joe Kennedy III than more swear should I have a pretty terrible sweet tooth. Joe Kennedy III pretty sweet-tooth terrible sweet Similar Authors Bill Jenkins politician Brad Duguid politician Bruce Grocott, Baron Grocott politician Brinda Karat politician Boyle Roche politician Boutros Boutros-Ghali politician All Authors
