Dean Phillips

“When people are suffering in inhumane conditions, we have a responsibility to act.”

“As Minnesotans, we value education and preparing the next generation for success in their careers and their lives.”

“I have the great honor of representing Minnesota's Third Congressional District, which includes the western Twin Cities metro area and is home to the Mall of America, Paisley Park and historic Lake Minnetonka.”

“Congress's oversight authority is derived from its implied powers in the Constitution, making it an integral part of the American system of checks and balances.”

“To do our part in preventing the most drastic impacts of climate change, and to stay below a 1.5 degrees Celsius temperature increase, the United States must achieve the goals committed to at the Paris Climate Accords and attain net-zero emissions by 2050 at the latest.”

“I have spent my career helping to build and grow businesses, and if I've learned one thing, it's that being pro-business and pro-consumer are not mutually exclusive.”

“We need investments in water infrastructure to ensure clean drinking water and safe and reliable wastewater systems for every community in America.”

“We can and should be looking ahead and being intentional to ensure that every opportunity is taken to streamline the processes of Congress to get work done on behalf of the people.”

“Same day voter registration is just common sense and a proven way to increase voter participation.”

“That's why I say no matter your number one issue, please make campaign finance reform your number two - because we cannot address our country's greatest challenges when we place special interests over our common interests.”

“Tax revenue should not come at the expense of Minnesota workers and Minnesota companies, and I am on a mission to make the tax code more equitable for our State.”

“Americans demand and deserve transparency and accountability from all of our institutions, and as members of Congress, it's our job to deliver.”

“Minnesotans tell me all the time that Congress needs to get to work restoring their trust in our government - and ending the corrupting influence of PACs would be a huge step in that direction.”

“My journey to public service began the morning after the 2016 election, when I faced the reality that democracy requires participation - not observation.”

“There is a constant tug of war in Washington between the will of the people and the demands of special interest.”

“No party has a monopoly on solutions, and we must stop fighting one another and begin fighting for one another - before it is too late.”

“As Minnesotans, we're proud of our hardy work ethic and ability to persevere. And when those around us are in need, we band together.”

“In order to preserve our democracy we must come together to end the corrupting influence of money in politics - and we cannot do that until the Citizens United decision has been overturned.”

“Our government is at its best when we all participate, and I'm on a mission to bring more people to the table.”

“The Constitution is clear; appropriations powers sit with the legislature.”