I represent the public, not public opinion.

It's a representatives government, and if folks like you aren't running, who is going to represent you?

I hope to represent the people of the United States, not the president.

I chose not to file for nomination in this year's election because I believe I have made meaningful contributions as a political leader and fulfilled my roles as a mother, a woman of this nation, and a representative of my constituency.

To avoid disruptions in development when someone else is voted for, I appeal to you to vote for me to continue my work. I have served and worked hard for you. I appeal to you to allow me continue the good work we have started to a point where Asokwa will become an enviable constituency to all.”

I don’t know how it happened but I know that the community voted for me. I had won the area but on the day I was going to sign at the mayor’s office I couldn’t.”

My job is to assist the common people, I do politics for the people, not for me ... People are enjoying democracy now.

I have done all my roles of representing my people. I have sponsored 3 private members bill but i am aware that in every election, you must have opponents. I always face like six women each election, so the five is not a threat to me.

People want us to show them that governance is working and that we're focused on these issues and moving forward

I believe we can do better and I am committed to doing my part. I will continue to represent the needs of my entire district and our state, while working with anyone who’s willing to collaborate for the good of North Carolina, but never compromising my values. The challenges we face are too important for us to remain divided. We owe it to our state to work together to build a better future for all.

I am not a natural politician, in case you haven’t noticed, like my husband or President Obama. So I have a view that I just have to do the best I can, get the results I can, make a difference in people’s lives, and hope that people see that I’m fighting for them and that I can improve conditions economically and other ways that will benefit them and their families.

I'd also like to thank my Democratic opponent, Linda Haney. We all know that a Democrat is gonna have a struggle in a countywide race in Knox County, but she did step up to the plate and she put fourth a good effort, and I think that is admirable. Democracy works when everyone has a voice and we can hear everyone's ideas.

If I don’t sound like a typical Washington politician, it’s because I’m NOT a politician. If I don’t always play by the rules of the Washington Establishment, it’s because I was elected to fight for YOU, harder than anyone ever has before.

My primary responsibility is to my constituency, where I've successfully lobbied for development. I've also made significant contributions in raising awareness of gender issues within the community.