So I will stand more steadfastly for the things I stand up for, like people who work for a living. I'd like to be able to stand that way when I go to Congress.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
I want to stand for something, and it's probably going to be something that some people stand against.
I just want to be a really good congressman. You should look at what you are today and be the very best you can.
I stand for simple justice, equal opportunity and human rights. The indispensable elements in a democratic society - and well worth fighting for.
You have to develop ways so that you can take up for yourself, and then you take up for someone else. And so sooner or later, you have enough courage to really stand up for the human race and say, 'I'm a representative.'
It is not easy to stand up against your constituents or your friends or colleagues or your community and take a tough stand for something you believe is right. Because you always want to keep working and live to fight another battle and it might cost you your career.
I've always wanted to be my own person and stand by the things I believe in and I thought I might lose that independence if I ran for political office.
I simply want to do what I can to have the best Congress possible representing the American people.
As members of Congress, we take an oath to uphold the Constitution and bear true faith and allegiance to the United States, not the Republican or Democratic party. I have been willing to stand up to my own leadership when it's in the national interest.
As long as I am in the Congress, I will continue to fight for and defend our sacred values.
It's not what my job is about. I'm not out to make a political statement. I want to stand for something, but more by example.