Steve Southerland Quotes & Sayings

I'm a team player. But I will say that I've never been a 'yes man' in my life. — Steve Southerland

Work is life. Work is opportunity. — Steve Southerland

What is true is that if we do not change the culture of Washington, D.C., the United States of America will cease. — Steve Southerland

I believe that the federal government, like a raging river, has expanded upon the barriers and the boundaries of its banks, and unfortunately, it is flooding all of America with its encroachment. — Steve Southerland

Down where I grew up, able-bodied people do that which we believe God created them to do. Work is a blessing; it's not a curse. — Steve Southerland

One thing we cannot put a number on is the number of casualties because people were never connected to their purpose in life. — Steve Southerland

If you love helping people, and you love trying to bring comfort and peace to their life at a very, very difficult time, you're going to have to look pretty hard to find a profession that gives you more opportunities than the funeral business. — Steve Southerland

The people of Florida's 2nd Congressional District said, 'Steve, go up there and fight to change the culture in Washington.' I've taken their instructions very seriously. — Steve Southerland

I believe in process. I believe in four seasons. I believe that winter's tough, but spring's coming. I believe that there's a growing season. And I think that you realize that in life, you grow. You get better. — Steve Southerland

I believe that being dependent makes you more vulnerable. I believe work is the greatest gift you will ever receive. — Steve Southerland

I came out of the private sector, a life that I enjoyed. I sleep in a bed every night with a woman I went to first grade with. I wasn't running for a job. I was running - and I think you will find this to be the case with many of the freshmen - to produce results. — Steve Southerland

I do believe in tax incentives in order to move the economy forward. — Steve Southerland

I think voters appreciate that I'm not sitting in the back row, waiting for my turn. — Steve Southerland

In Washington, if someone disagrees with you, the problem must be your heart - you must be evil. — Steve Southerland