Bill Foster

“I am committed to standing up for the LGBTQ community and being a strong voice.”

“'Too big to fail' is fine for restaurant chains. If Denny's fails, it's fine for this economy. You can always go down to the TGIFs. But that's not the same for large-scale investment companies.”

“From a scientific point of view, it's hard for me to understand why someone in the Texas Panhandle should not have access to the same research funds that someone in the Oklahoma Panhandle can have.”

“One of the big concerns is the increasing disrespect for the scientific method and for policies that aren't based on facts and evidence.”

“History has not looked kindly on us when we've prevented people fleeing violence from seeking refuge in this country.”

“Those in science perform research, have it reviewed by their peers, publish the results, and believe the answer should be obvious.”

“When I first ran for Congress, I decided that I would not take pledges to vote for or against any issue. I believe the practice of taking pledges contributes to the worst of the partisan gridlock in Washington, preventing many members of Congress from even considering a reasonable compromise offered by the other side.”

“As a scientist, the starting point is always the facts of the matter, whereas often, in politics, the starting point is how does this play in the next election.”

“I support marriage equality and oppose legislation that defines marriage as only being between a man and a woman.”

“As we continue to work to pass comprehensive immigration reform, we must take action to stop these predators who are exploiting immigrants attempting to play by the rules.”

“The freedoms and prosperity we enjoy in America are thanks to the brave men and women who have served in our armed forces.”

“We have to get back to universities being more focused on education and more connected on what they educate students for to the jobs that actually exist.”

“I am grateful for the sacrifices our veterans have made to defend our freedom and prosperity.”

“The National Endowment for the Arts distributes money to all 50 states, and they try to do their best to distribute to rural and suburban areas. It's one of the great things about the program. It raises the awareness of culture throughout the population.”

“The NLRB provides important protections to American workers.”

“Science, logic, and truth should not be partisan issues; they are the cornerstones of fields that have made the United States a leader in innovation and a better place for everyone to live.”

“Anyone concerned with the broken politics in Washington needs to look no further than Mitch McConnell's cynical manipulation of the rules and obstruction of the NLRB.”

“I grew up in a family that was always talking about politics.”

“If we choose to ignore science and refuse to fund important scientific research, we voluntarily cede our place as a world leader in innovation.”

“It is important to remember the purpose of health care reform: to make sure Americans have access to quality, affordable health care - especially those individuals who were being denied by their insurance companies because they weren't profitable customers.”