"In the end, I think that was really part of our success. I think that kept my campaign evolving in terms of how we spoke about the issues in a way that resonated with people."

"Investigations are started all the time. Many of you have probably had investigations related to you."

"In my heart of hearts, I have not done anything wrong. . . . I deserve your endorsement."

"You know, I just decided that... November 3rd of 2020, I will have 20 years. I will be fully vested. So it's a good, solid foundation to catapult me to the next level. I'll be able to help other people."

"I sympathize with that frustration. Although I opposed the proposition, it wasn't because I want to see people camping near parks or schools."

"I haven’t been a woman (in office), I’ve been a mayor."

"One of my biggest regrets was having had to miss a lot of family time when my children were young, so I feel fortunate now that I’m retired to be able to spend time helping out with my grandchildren"

"It’s kind of unbelievable"

"Brater was cautious and sometimes secretive while pursuing an aggressive policy agend."

"The News, which was heavily critical of Brater at times, described Brater as an intensely reserved person, saying her adversaries saw her as calculating and secretive while her friends viewed her as shy and misunderstood."

"We have some big challenges ahead of us, but I believe we can take them on together."

"I knew nothing about how the Democratic Party worked in Ann Arbor. The next thing I knew, they made me ward chair."

"From a very early age, I was immersed in politics and surrounded with people who believed in the ability of government to help people"

"Focus on the issues you care about, not the positions you want to attain."

"I never really envisioned myself running a city. It just kind of came upon me. It’s almost a force, a sense of responsibility that comes upon you."

"She is very good at reading people. On the Columbia board, there are some really difficult characters."

"She knows how to get things done."

"You have to spend enough time on personal relationships, so when somebody says something, you know what they mean, he notes. Kathleen is very good at that."

"She is fearless and she is a truth-teller."

"Blatz is an attractive candidate for boards because of her reputation for immense integrity."

"She took pieces of information, data points, and could see that they formed something that caused her concern, Wheelock says. To her, it is about the truth and facts. It is around an issue you can’t anticipate that you see how good somebody is on their feet and how their prior life experience prepares them for difficult moments."

"I love the justice part of being a judge. Every case affected real people. When I became chief justice, I liked the opportunity for real change."

"Both sides ask me to do it. I really love law. I will always take law cases as long as people want me to do it."

"In the end, it’s not what you practice, it’s how you practice."

"She was a tigress on compliance stuff, because she wanted to make sure that the fund managers were transparent with the board and that they understood what they were doing."

"She has always placed integrity above all else and defined the mission in the context of service to others. As a legislator, jurist and board leader, she was constant in her focus and brought colleagues together in a most delightful and engaging fashion. Smart, quick, witty and sensitive, Kathleen provided the glue that brings people together."

"Most of the public is very reasonable. So, I thought what we did was very defensible."

"Black’s dedication to community involvement is evident through her philanthropic endeavors. By supporting various charitable organizations and community initiatives, she strives to make a positive and lasting impact on the lives of individuals in need. Through her leadership and collaborative spirit, she encourages others to join her in making a difference."

"Black’s current ventures are fueled by a conviction that change, no matter how incremental, has the power to transform lives and empower communities. Her unwavering commitment to creating a better future serves as an inspiration to many who strive to make a positive impact on the world around them."

"It was not to be a time of treading water."

"Following her tenure in Congress, Diane Black embarked on a new journey filled with exploration and growth. She recognized the value of leveraging her vast knowledge and expertise to make a positive impact beyond the political realm. Black’s transition has allowed her to explore new ventures that align with her passion for public service and dedication to improving the lives of others."

"If I had known that, oh my gosh, I would have jumped right on that and said that is wrong and we cannot do that,” Black said in 2017."

"Black pointed to her own experiences with sexual harassment in the “Good Ol’ Boy culture” of the Tennessee legislature and described an uncomfortable moment with a colleague in 1998. She joined others in Congress advocating for transparency when elected officials are involved in harassment cases."

"With her extensive experience in public service, Black continues to make significant contributions outside the political arena."

"Being a board member can be a lot of work. You have to be invested in it. It is not something where you show up at the board meeting and opine and everybody listens. That’s not what board work is."

"In [nursing] school, we are trained right from the very beginning that we always go back and look at the root cause. I’ve used that methodology in my policymaking. I look at a problem and look at the root cause."

"I firmly believe now what I believed then. As elected officials, we are public servants and must be held to the highest of standards."

"My goal was to restore public trust and confidence in the authority."

"Eliminating your right to justice and recourse when you have been harmed by a business or product explicitly contradicts the Republicans’ message of individual freedom and responsibility. Instead, their motto should be: “You’re on your own.” But the deck is stacked against you. In order to protect yourself you will have to be your own lawyer, doctor, and even insurer."

"Our Wisconsin Constitution says it’s the Legislature’s duty to protect the public welfare. That hasn’t stopped Republicans from taking away many of your rights this session, from health and safety protections to your ability to access courts and justice. The Republicans’ mantra should be, in the words of Janis Joplin, “Freedom’s just another word for nothing left to lose.”"

"We all have a story, and especially as African Americans, we've contributed much to the making of America. In some way — whether your great grandmother was enslaved in South Carolina, whether your grandfather was a sharecropper — all of them have played a role in what America is today."

"So, if you have time, and you have the passion, then take the time to go find out more about your family."

"It turned out to be very emotional."

"I'm still kind of overwhelmed by just the whole story. Even looking through the census records I felt some kind of sadness that I could only go so far. Even when I tried to go back further, all I could find was records that said 'free colored' or 'slaves.' There were no names attached to those people, so we weren't even counted."

"I don't know what I expected, but I don't know if I was prepared [for the result]. It showed that I'm actually related to a woman I've been writing about."

"Part of it was not so much to be able to prove everything. Because we don't know that we can prove ... it was to go back to the motherland to see if she could trace where she believes her ancestors came from. Walk the walk that they walked. Go to the places where they might have had to be held."

"What's your idea of an ideal date? She screws until four o'clock in the morning, then turns into a pizza."

"What's a Cinderella 10? A woman who sucks and fucks till midnight and then turns into a pizza and a six-pack."

"These events and my classes changed me forever and helped mold my political philosophy and values."

"History, though, does not simply reside in museum buildings full of objects and artifacts. It is not simply the tenant of attics, basements and garages. History is all around us."