A biography for Keith Ellisonhasn’t been written yet.
“I believe that Israel and the U.S.-Israel relationship are, and should be, key considerations in shaping U.S. policy in the Middle East. Americans with roots or interests in the region should be involved in advocacy and discussions of public policy concerning the region.”
“When voters know what Democrats stand for, we can improve the lives of all Americans, no matter their race, religion or sexual orientation.”
“The United States' job is not to police the whole world.”
“I think it's dangerous to prosecute people for their political views and their political associations. I think you prosecute people for what they do, for their acts.”
“We got to make sure that the Democratic Party is not just Democratic, but seen to be Democratic. That means we got to have systems in place that makes sure that everybody who participates in a primary is perceived to have an equal shot with everybody else.”
“Clean air and a healthy climate benefit all of us, but it will take a diverse coalition to step up to the threat posed by unchecked climate change.”
“Why can't we get real, sane, sensible gun legislation? Because the NRA, funded by Mossberg, Smith & Wesson, Glock and all the rest of the big dogs in the weapons industry, you know, spread around donations and won't let it move through.”
“The idea of a financial transaction tax on Wall Street trades is gaining momentum. I have a bill called - nicknamed the Robin Hood tax also. It's a bill that taxes stock trades, derivatives and bonds, and would generate in the neighborhood of $300 billion a year.”
“I think debates are healthy. I think they include more people. And I don't believe most people, if they don't win, are just going to take their ball and go home.”
“We need a strong farm bill that gives assistance to farmers during times of drought, creates markets for local goods, protects our environment, and helps struggling families bridge the gap between hard times and a full dinner table.”
“The middle class should not continue to foot the bill for tax breaks for millionaires and billionaires.”
“The truth is that we have got to make America work for working people again.”
“I would really like to hear somebody who is really articulate about the elements of their faith conversion. I'm not.”
“Progressive policies implemented since the early 1900s launched America into the modern age and created a vibrant middle class.”
“While there are corporal descriptions of what the afterlife is like in Christianity, Islam and Judaism, what's going on there is the finite trying to describe the infinite. If God knows everything, started everything and is the only one who knows how it's going to end, how can any human know what God wants?”
“You approach faith with humility. You can have some idea, but it boils down to do you see religion as a club, or do you see religion as a path? Do you see it as a wall that separates you or do you see it as a bridge that connects you to God and other people? When you see it as a bridge, you aren't so worried about bringing others over to your side.”
“Environmental spending creates jobs in engineering, manufacturing, construction, materials, operations and maintenance.”
“For Ben Carson, Donald Trump, or any other Republican politician to suggest that someone of any faith is unfit for office is out of touch with who we are as a people.”
“We've got to make sure our veteran, Democratic veterans are strengthened and feel like they are fully included.”
“It is not unpatriotic to acknowledge America’s faults. No country is perfect… We can’t reach the top of the mountain if we don’t fix the injustice and confront our lies.”