As a state senator and then a congressman, I've had the privilege of trying to do good things for people to whom I owe so much and can never fully repay.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
I've had a tough time learning how to act like a congressman. Today I accidentally spent some of my own money.
I do not take my obligations as a senator lightly.
Serving in the United States Senate has been the greatest privilege of my life.
I was returned to the Senate by the people of Alaska, and I have an obligation to all of them - it's not an obligation to my party; it's an obligation to Alaskans.
I like to think I am a serious legislator and trying to get things done. That's my goal in life, to get things done.
I'd like to think I'm a serious legislator and trying to get things done.
Here's where I'm different from a senator. We pass continuing resolutions. We pass appropriations bills.
I owe a lot to my parents, especially by mother and my father.
If you are a Representative and want to be a Senator, you must be careful not to do anything which might upset the various forces you need to harness to get elected.
Your representative owes you, not his industry only, but his judgment; and he betrays instead of serving you if he sacrifices it to your opinion.
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