Evan Bayh Quotes

A collection of quotes by Evan Bayh.

Evan Bayh is an American lawyer, politician, and entrepreneur who served as the Governor of Indiana from 1989 to 1997 and as a United States Senator from 1999 to 2011. Born on December 26, 1955, in Shirkieville, Indiana, Bayh comes from a prominent political family; his father, Birch Bayh, also served as a U.S. Senator.

After completing his law degree, Bayh practiced law before embarking on his political career. As Governor, he focused on improving education, welfare reform, and economic development, earning a reputation as a moderate Democrat. He played a significant role in balancing Indiana's budget and implementing innovative policies that led to economic growth.

Bayh's success as Governor propelled him to the U.S. Senate, where he represented Indiana for two terms. During his time in the Senate, he focused on a wide range of issues including national security, healthcare, and fiscal responsibility. He was known for his centrist approach and ability to work across party lines.

Following his tenure in politics, Bayh has been involved in various entrepreneurial ventures and held positions in the private sector. He has also been engaged in political commentary and analysis, providing insights on national issues. While he briefly considered running for the U.S. Senate again in 2016, Bayh ultimately decided against it.

Evan Bayh's dedication to public service and his contributions to Indiana and national politics have left a lasting impact on the American political landscape.

If one of my boys was asking me if they should go into polit

If one of my boys was asking me if they should go into politics, I'd say there's only one reason to go into public life and that's to help people.

Evan Bayh

Politics

Mothers - especially single mothers - are heroic in their ef

Mothers - especially single mothers - are heroic in their efforts to raise our nation's children, but men must also take responsibility for their children and recognize the impact they have on their families' well-being.

Evan Bayh

Men

I'm pleased to offer analysis of public policy and politics

I'm pleased to offer analysis of public policy and politics to the millions of Americans who get their news from Fox.

Evan Bayh

Politics

If I could create one job in the private sector by helping t

If I could create one job in the private sector by helping to grow a business, that would be one more than Congress has created in the last six months.

Evan Bayh

Business

Challenges of historic import threaten America's future. Act

Challenges of historic import threaten America's future. Action on the deficit, economy, energy, health care and much more is imperative, yet our legislative institutions fail to act. Congress must be reformed.

Evan Bayh

Health

Across the country military families are facing dire financi

Across the country military families are facing dire financial circumstances due to longer than expected tours of duties. They are being penalized for their patriotism - no one should have to choose between doing right by their country and doing right by their families.

Evan Bayh

Patriotism

My first meeting as a senator, my first day, they were alrea

My first meeting as a senator, my first day, they were already talking about the next election. Part of that's the permanent campaign, part of that's a word I've been using more frequently, 'tribal.' Our politics has become tribal: It's us versus them.

Evan Bayh

Politics