Bob Ehrlich

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

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

“People believed what I said was what I believed.”

“Serving in Congress has been the honor of a lifetime.”

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

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

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

“Experts tell us that 90% of all brain development occurs by the age of five. If we don't begin thinking about education in the early years, our children are at risk of falling behind by the time they start Kindergarten.”

“I support stem cell research, including embryonic stem cell research.”

“Maryland has a tradition of Democratic Party conservatism.”

“If President Obama has his way, you won't recognize the government, the free market system, or, frankly, America as you once knew it. His admonitions and his audacious policy goals demonstrate very clear motives: equalize, discourage dissent, and become a nation of apologists.”

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

“Most pundits regard an election year session as an opportunity for the two parties to frame issues and garner political advantage in advance of the approaching election.”

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

“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.”

“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.”

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

“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.”

“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.”

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