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“We have to focus on growing the economy, getting people working again, so they can put a roof over their heads to provide health care and education for their children and plan for their retirement.”
“I've said for a long time there is no military solution to the crisis in Syria. There has to be a diplomatic solution. ISIL cannot be part of it. Al-Qaeda cannot be part of it, and Assad cannot be part of it. We are dealing with issues that have been going on for centuries, and I'm not sure the administration fully appreciates that.”
“I have continuously said that, at the very minimum, the Bush tax cuts for income under $250,000 should be extended.”
“I know as a nation we are stronger because of our immigrant tradition.”
“We want our children to grow up in a safe community.”
“Zion and communities like it have been unfairly saddled with storing our nation's stranded nuclear waste... with no compensation in return. The federal government needs to make right by these communities.”
“Security has to be, and has long been, our government's top priority. It is imperative that we continue to diligently watch for potential threats by all appropriate means.”
“I want to work to help all those working a lifetime to be confident they will have a secure and dignified retirement.”
“What we shouldn't be doing is borrowing money to give benefits to the most fortunate, to put the burden and pull the rug out of those who struggle the most.”
“While I am willing to compromise on process or on programs, I will not compromise my principles, nor would I expect those I work with to do so.”
“One of the best moments of the Obama presidency was the passage of the Affordable Care Act.”
“I want to see us move from a fossil fuel economy to a renewable economy - if not in my lifetime, then in the lifetime of my children.”
“Raising the age of Social Security retirement is not the answer. For so many jobs that are back-breaking jobs, physically burdensome jobs, we're raising the age already to 67. These people are going to struggle to get to that point.”
“We need criminal justice reform. You have heard people talk about that all over the country. I was able to work on that specific issue at home.”
“Climate change is an economic, public health, and environmental issue that we have a moral responsibility to address.”
“I've been very outspoken that the minimum wage needs to rise.”
“We need to stop kicking the can down the road and rethink our entire tax system toward long-term, comprehensive tax reform.”
“The very foundation of our democracy depends on the integrity of our elections.”
“I want to fight hard for the values and priorities of my district.”
“From helping to process passports to aiding veterans with benefits and assisting with IRS-related issues, my team and I look forward to serving the residents of the 10th District.”