Cathy McMorris Rodgers

“As the wife of a retired Navy commander and the representative of the district covering Fairchild Air Force Base in Spokane, Washington, I see firsthand the permanent effects of war - both physical and psychological - on those who serve our country.”

“The American people know that our economy is struggling right now, partly because of the debt that is impacting American families, hardworking taxpayers all across this country.”

“No longer should we rely on oil from countries that are not necessarily friendly or democratic.”

“House Republican women are trailblazers in their own right, and we are focused on a bold, forward-looking agenda to restore a confident America, where every individual and family feels secure in their lives and in their futures.”

“We need to tap the resource of current and retiring science and math professionals that have both content mastery and the practical experience to serve as effective teachers.”

“When I think of the limitless potential my young daughters, Grace and Brynn, will have as they grow into young women, I want my girls' generation to remember the strength, determination, and struggles of the women who came before them and paved the way.”

“Maintaining healthy forests is essential to those who make a living from the land and for those of us who use them for recreational purposes.”

“This year I hope to introduce legislation that would require Power Administrations to list direct and indirect costs associated with ESA compliance as a line item on customer's power bills.”

“Surprises can be compelling.”

“Despite the fact that important measures such as the Americans with Disabilities Act passed only with crucial Republican support, the public - and the community of disability advocates - normally identifies this issue with the Democratic party.”

“The Pacific Northwest depends on inexpensive renewable energy from our dams.”

“We must pass immigration reform.”

“At each point of our process to repeal Obamacare, we have not lost sight of our responsibility to the most vulnerable in our communities. Safety nets and protections are important and must be maintained for those who need them most.”

“We can build a better, more representative democracy through technology and ensure what Abraham Lincoln called the last, best hope for Earth will endure past the 21st Century.”

“Republican women bring an important voice to the table.”

“Today, over half of China's undergraduate degrees are in math, science technology and engineering, yet only 16 percent of America's undergraduates pursue these schools.”

“Our goal as Republicans is to ensure gender discrimination ends once and for all, and to also help guarantee those who want to remain in the workforce and continue their careers aren't hindered by clunky, outdated regulatory structures that penalize them for making that choice.”

“Becoming a mom makes politics real. Whether it's education policies, health care policies, family leave - it informs your decision-making.”

“As the highest-ranking Republican woman in the U.S. House of Representatives and the mom of two daughters, I believe if we're serious as a nation about empowering every American to pursue his or her own dreams, then true cases of gender discrimination need to be confronted.”

“Children in foster care are there through no fault of their own, and they face challenges that would test the resolve of even the most mature adults: frequent moves, early trauma, instability, and in many cases, abuse.”