Quotes by Bob Ehrlich

"People believed what I said was what I believed."

"Maryland has a tradition of Democratic Party conservatism."

"I don't pay any attention to what the 'Baltimore Sun' editorial page says about anything."

"I'm a competitive person."

"I support stem cell research, including embryonic stem cell research."

"Leaders do not sway with the polls. Instead, they sway the polls through their own words and actions."

"I don't know what leadership is. You can't touch it. You can't feel it. It's not tangible. But I do know this: you recognize it when you see it."

"We can dig ourselves out of the ditch that the progressives and Obama-ites have driven us into."

"I've always believed the words that came out of my mouth were most comfortable when I'd written them."

"Every Maryland family wants financial security, schools that work, quality healthcare, safer neighborhoods, and ever-expanding economic opportunity. These are the building blocks of a superior quality of life."

"Some of the most important conversations I've ever had occurred at my family's dinner table."

"A complete investment in the Obama administration required that any real opposition had to be demonized. The investment in Barack Obama had to be protected."

"Thoughtful people of different political philosophies can disagree, but in a very agreeable manner."

"We have no more fundamental obligation in government than to ensure the safety of our citizens."

"Politics is a contest among people of diverse backgrounds and philosophies, advocating different solutions to common problems. The system only works when principled, energetic people participate."

"We're betting, at this place and this time, we have people ready for change in the state of Maryland."

"It's appropriate to celebrate public service, and the thoughtful people who choose to serve. They symbolize what is good and decent about this historic citizen legislature, and we thank them."

"My capital budget maintains my commitment to the education of children, health of the Chesapeake Bay, and safety of all Maryland citizens. We will continue to focus on the five pillars of my Administration as we build today and look forward to the projects of the future."

"I promised her an interesting life and good food, and the rest is history."

"The United States Supreme Court has voted 6-3 that voter photo ID is constitutional."

"Serving in Congress has been the honor of a lifetime."

"It's always an uphill battle. You know, I'm a Republican in Maryland. This is the bluest of the blue."

"We discussed politics, but we also talked about the importance of hard work, personal responsibility, living within your means, keeping your word. Those lessons stay with you throughout your life."