My focus has been on being a good congressman, and there is so much other work to do.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
I just want to be a really good congressman. You should look at what you are today and be the very best you can.
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.
I have a reputation for being the hardest working person in Congress.
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.
My focus has been and will continue to be on doing my job.
I loved my time in Congress, but people who spend all of their time planning to run for office have very few useful skills to deploy when they finally get there.
I've been in Congress 14 years. I've been on the Appropriations Committee in which we are in charge of trying to move legislation.
I simply want to do what I can to have the best Congress possible representing the American people.
I'm focused, as you can tell, on 2014 and on doing my job as a senator.