A biography for John Fettermanhasn’t been written yet.
“What we need to do is fundamentally shift the justice system by bringing redemption to the forefront and making sure that second chances are possible in this country.”
“The people of Pennsylvania don't owe me a mansion with a chef and a gardener.”
“Equity everywhere is worth fighting for.”
“Pennsylvania, like every other state in our society, has to begin to adopt and refine the idea of mercy and redemption for our criminal populations.”
“A place deserves somewhere to eat lunch.”
“Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin is wrong to choose to vote against the For the People Act, a bill that would increase election security and access to voting and reduce the influence of big money in politics.”
“Community partnerships need to be formed between law enforcement organizations, residents, schools, child-support services, prosecutors, religious leaders, businesses and other members of our society.”
“We must fall on the side of de-escalation every time.”
“We can't let ourselves stop believing in Second Chances for everyone. That's why my role on the Board of Pardons is so important to me.”
“We can't say, 'Science, science, science,' and then say, 'Except in unrealistic climate talking points.'”
“Basic fairness and equity demand that the color of your collar should not dictate if you receive a bail-out or get bailed on.”
“I will never tweet out anything that Twitter has to slap a warning on like a pack of cigarettes.”
“Republicans are consistently right-to-work and they want to eliminate unions or destroy the union way of life.”
“Republicans need to get honest about confronting climate, but Democrats need to get honest about energy.”
“I'm certainly not above the law.”
“We're all created equal, and we all deserve an equal shot.”
“I would implore any 'Bernie or Bust' supporter that we can't let this country go the way of Donald Trump.”
“It's not a radical statement: all of us should agree that we want to make sure that weapons stay out of the hands of people that could use them to hurt others, especially after the tragedies we've seen in Charleston, Newtown, Wilkinsburg and too many other communities.”
“The government shouldn't be in the business of subsidizing a business by allowing people to be paid starvation wages.”
“The fact that somebody that looks as unfortunate as I do sometimes would be an American taste god by the Bible of American taste, you know, I didn't see that coming!”