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The most important thing to me with any politician is that they don't start wars, but education is a big part of that, too, because educated people are less likely to do stupid, violent things.

If I say I am not a politician, it is because I did not go to school to do political science. But at the end of the day, I think we are all born politicians. It's practical. All you gotta do is practice.

I am not a career politician, even though this is my 12th year in the United States House of Representatives.

I see myself as an old man and an unqualified teacher to the nation. I think being a teacher is probably the most important thing you can be in politics.

I've spent the better part of my career in politics and public policy working on and fighting for education reforms.

I'm not a politician.

I'm not a politician. And I don't want to be.

I don't think I have the demeanor to be a politician. I'm used to making decisions and to a certain extent being in charge.