“The fact is, a woman’s place is in the House—the House of Representatives.”
“You have to know your values and walk by them. It’s really hard to make those judgments.”
“You’ve got to have a sense of humor to keep your sanity.”
“The problem with Texas is that everyone talks about how much they love it, but then they leave.”
“If you’re lucky enough to live in Texas, you’re lucky enough.”
“I think that the world needs more women to stand up and say, ‘I’m not going to take this. I’m not going to tolerate this.'”
“We need to create a climate of success and encourage people to believe they can achieve their dreams.”
“Women can’t be what they can’t see.”
“A lot of times, women try to hide their intelligence because they think it will be intimidating to others.”
“If you want to change the future, you have to change the present.”
“You know, one of the problems with women in politics is that nobody thinks we can get it done. Well, we can get it done.”
“I would rather have a public servant who is not ashamed to shed a tear than one who has never known how.”
“It’s not about whether you win or lose; it’s about how much fun you have along the way.”
“Don’t tell me what you believe in. I’ll observe what you’re doing and I’ll tell you what you believe in.”
“Women are the backbone of America.”
“You can’t make someone a doormat without getting a few tracks on your shoes.”
“I’ve learned that it’s what you do for others that will be remembered, not what you do for yourself.”
“We have an obligation to help those who can’t help themselves.”
“You have to stand up for what’s right, even when it’s hard.”
“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.”
“The sky’s the limit. You can do whatever you want.”
“If you don’t have confidence, you’ll always find a way not to win.”
“We need more women in positions of power because we are not any less qualified.”
“You can’t have a majority rule without a minority to protect.”
“The most dangerous place in Washington is between a woman and her senator.”
“You have to give people hope, not fear.”
“We need to nurture our young people, not scare them away from the political process.”
“Leadership is about making the future better than the past.”
“I have never met a problem that was solved by being negative.”
“We’re not going to give up. We’re not going to let you down.”
“You can’t be too nice in politics, but you can be too mean.”
“It’s not the size of the dog in the fight, but the size of the fight in the dog.”
“You’ve got to be willing to stand up and speak out.”
“It’s about making sure everyone has a voice, not just the loudest ones.”
“The only way to make a difference is to be actively involved.”
“A life spent making mistakes is not only more honorable but more useful than a life spent doing nothing.”
“You’ve got to fight for what you believe in.”
“Sometimes you have to run for the hills to make a difference.”
“The only thing that’s permanent is change.”
“We have to work for the common good, not just the few.”
“Texas is a big state with a big heart.”
“I’ve always believed in the power of women to make a difference.”
“You have to be tough to make it in politics, but you also have to have a big heart.”
“The only way to get things done is to get out there and do them.”
“You have to be willing to challenge the status quo.”
“Every person can make a difference if they care enough to try.”
“We need more women leaders because they bring a different perspective to the table.”
“The future is not about what’s been done, it’s about what’s next.”
“You’ve got to be willing to stand alone.”
“The best way to predict your future is to create it.”