Top 17 Quotes & Sayings by Steve Southerland

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Last updated on April 20, 2025.

William Steve Southerland II is an American lobbyist and former Republican Party politician who served as the U.S. representative for Florida's 2nd congressional district from 2011 to 2015. The district includes most of the eastern Florida Panhandle, from Panama City to the state capital, Tallahassee. He was narrowly defeated for re-election in 2014 by Democrat Gwen Graham, becoming one of only two incumbent House Republicans to lose a general election that year, along with Lee Terry of Nebraska.

American - Politician | Born: October 10, 1965

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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

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

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

Steve Southerland

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steve Southerland

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

Steve Southerland

Don't wait for your ship to come in. Swim out to it.

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, youre 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 Floridas 2nd Congressional District said, Steve, go up there and fight to change the culture in Washington. Ive taken their instructions very seriously.

Steve Southerland

Top 17 Quotes & Sayings by Steve Southerland

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