Jon Runyan Quotes

United States, Politician
November 27, 1973

Jon Daniel Runyan is an American politician who was the U.S. Representative for New Jersey's 3rd congressional district from 2011 to 2015. He is a member of the Republican Party. Before entering politics, he was an American football offensive tackle in the National Football League, where he played for fourteen seasons. He was a participant in the 2003 Pro Bowl following the 2002 NFL season.

Also known as American Football Player

I think the Jets came in with a legitimate offer. At that point, I hadn't had one from the Eagles. I had to think, 'I've really got to work up here in New York? Do you really want to deal with that on a weekly basis?

Jon Runyan
- Deals
- Bases
- Eagles
Ive been blessed with a lot of great things in my life, and one of them was work ethic. And with work ethic, you can make anything happen.

Jon Runyan
- Blessed
- Happens
- Ethics

It's been in the back of my head for five or six years, but more on the local level to get involved and try to create a better environment for my children and grandchildren.

Jon Runyan
A lot of people are in politics to make friends, too, instead of making positive change. Theyre worried about getting re-elected.

Jon Runyan
- People
- Change
- Worried
The biggest change we have to tackle that's out there is that we're digging the hole deeper and deeper and spending is totally out of control. And that's something that, quite frankly, is affecting future generations. You're giving a lot of debt to them and you can't keep doing it. It's not helping anybody.

Jon Runyan
When you look at my campaign, I don't go around sugarcoating things.

Jon Runyan
- Looks
- Campaigns
I take ownership of every mistake I've ever made.

Jon Runyan
- Mistake
- Made
- Ownership