Pat Meehan Quotes

United States, Politician
October 20, 1955

Patrick Leo Meehan (born October 20, 1955) is a former federal prosecutor and a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Pennsylvania's 7th congressional district, elected in 2010. The district includes parts of Delaware County, Chester, Montgomery County, Berks, and Lancaster. He succeeded Democrat Joe Sestak, who ran unsuccessfully for the United States Senate.

Also known as Lawyer, Prosecutor

I think I've had the opportunity to work for people because I wanted to and because I thought they were good people, and therefore everything I do, I can do with sincerity.

Pat Meehan
- People
- Good
- Work
There's an excitement to officiating a well-played game. A lot of discretion, a lot of judgment comes into play.

Pat Meehan
- Game
- Judgment
- Excitement

You do what is manageable, and you do it well rather than trying to do a thousand things just a little bit OK.

Pat Meehan
- Trying
- You
- Thousand
I would consider myself to be a moderate Republican, but more important than that, I believe our system of government is the best system there is... and while I have no illusions of changing the world, I've had good opportunities in life, and I believe there's an obligation to give something back by participating.

Pat Meehan
- Life
- World
- Good
Whenever you manage more than 100 attorneys, there's always going to be attorneys who believe that someone isn't as good as they are.

Pat Meehan
- Good
- Believe
- You