Dan Lipinski

“I think we have to acknowledge that the way to get back into the majority into the Congress and pick up seats is to make sure we are a big-tent party and reaching out to people that are moderate and not just push to the left.”

“Investing in rail is an easy way to reduce congestion, cost, and energy consumption and make our producers more competitive.”

“As a Democratic member of Congress, I have a vote at the Democratic National Convention as a superdelegate.”

“People aren't just paying more to fill their gas tanks or when they pay for their heating bills for their home; they are paying more at the grocery store, on air travel and for many other daily expenses.”

“We should not allow a trade treaty to take precedence over our own laws and regulations.”

“It's not easy being a pro-life Democrat.”

“The promise of autonomous vehicles is great.”

“And when these advances are made, hydrogen can fill critical energy needs beyond transportation. Hydrogen can also be used to heat and generate electricity for our homes. The future possibilities of this energy source are enormous.”

“We must invest in our nation's transportation infrastructure.”

“One problem we face in policymaking is the danger of having technology develop faster than the legal and regulatory system can react, potentially risking safety as well as efficient development and testing.”

“Every day, we learn of more cyber attacks in our nation and around the world. In the United States, these attacks have the potential to destroy our military and economic security and, perhaps, impact the process we use to elect our leaders.”

“TPP replicates similar language from past trade agreements that has allowed foreign corporations the right to challenge U.S. federal, state, and local laws outside of American courts. These tribunals will not meet our high standard of transparency and due process, and they will rely on weak impartiality rules for selecting judges.”

“We need a first-class transportation system.”

“Not all research is going to be turned into some new innovation, but there are some things that can be and that haven't been, and I think the federal government has a proper role to play in doing that.”

“If we are going to change this country's laws, we need to have pro-life members of both parties.”

“Flying commercial airlines has become an all-too-often unpleasant experience.”

“My heart goes out to children around the world who face terrible poverty. But the United States cannot give asylum to every child in that situation. It would not be sustainable. But we should care for those who are truly in danger.”

“We know that at conception, the genetic code is there for a unique individual. This is not something that is just a religious belief.”

“On the battlefield, the military pledges to leave no soldier behind. As a nation, let it be our pledge that when they return home, we leave no veteran behind.”

“All tax incentives do is make it cheaper to borrow for transportation projects. But you still have to pay that money back.”