Aaron Schock
Aaron Schock
Aaron Jon Schockis an American politician who is the former United States Representative for Illinois's 18th congressional district, with service from 2009 until 2015. He is a member of the Republican Party. The district is based in Peoria and includes part of Springfield. He was the first member of the U.S. Congress born in the 1980s. Previously, Schock served two terms in the Illinois House of Representatives and was its youngest member...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionPolitician
Date of Birth28 May 1981
CountryUnited States of America
Obviously, exercise is an important part of my life, and I think taking care of yourself is an important part of every individual's health care.
I used to be able to eat and drink whatever I wanted. But now, when I'm in a suit and tie all the time, sitting and being driven, you can just feel your body.
I didn't start working out until college. But in college I could feel my body changing, and I knew that if I didn't make some changes, I was going to go in the wrong direction.
Exercise is more important than diet for me because it's a twofer. It keeps me in good physical shape, and it relieves stress. And when you're a representative of the public, there's never a shortage of things to do.
I have always had great respect for former president Mandela. The personal sacrifices he made in order to achieve what was right for the people of South Africa is something I carry with me every day.
My only personal time is a couple of hours in the gym in the morning.
I take four planes a week, honestly. You know, I am for intelligence screening.
I got to know Elton John's older music by learning to like his newer stuff. 'The Lion King?' That's what I like.
Good supporters who have single daughters say, 'Hey, you need to take my daughter out.' And it's awkward.
When you're a politician, someone always wants something from you, so they're constantly telling you how smart or great you are, and that can warp people! Exercising humility is important to me. My friends back home treat me like the same person I was when I was waiting tables.
I believe the House of Representatives is exactly the place where immigration reform should take place. Our entire House is elected every two years. We're the people closest to the people.
Your belief system tends to be a function of how you were raised. Being raised in the Midwest and in a relatively conservative household, my views were shaped by my upbringing, by my Christian faith.
I've had Republicans come to me and say, 'Tell me how I should talk to young people!' as if it's some foreign language or something.
Everybody has a smartphone; everyone is a reporter.