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I want people who believe in my message and where I am on issues to support me.

I am the epitome of a citizen legislator.

If you represent everyone, in some ways you represent no one. You're un-owned.

I'm not a person that just supports an issue; I go out and work for it.

I'm willing to meet with anyone, Democrat or Republican, who has a good idea, an open mind and a willingness to come together to tackle the challenges we face.

Even if politicians spew confusing, convoluted jargon, these people are still meant to represent me, and the only way that happens is if I stay informed and vote.

You're not going to get a chance to vote for me on the ballot, but you can actually vote for what I believe in.

If you are prepared to run for public office, you also have to be willing to accept a debate about you.

I operate on the assumption that as a member of Congress, presently, I represent everybody - Republicans, Democrats, independents and, yes, some people who don't care to participate.

I represent all the enlightened people in this country, and that's a fine thing to be able to do. It infuriates my opponents when I say this, but it is true.