A biography for Lucy McBathhasn’t been written yet.
“I believe in America. I believe in Americans.”
“Our service men and women sacrifice so much to protect our country, our citizens, and our freedoms. My father, brother, and nephew all served this nation in uniform, and I am committed to the unwavering support of those who defend this nation and our values.”
“I work tirelessly advocating for gun violence prevention and promoting common-sense gun laws that could spare other parents the pain of having their child taken by senseless gun violence - laws the NRA's leadership has fought against relentlessly.”
“As Americans we are no strangers to hate-fueled rhetoric.”
“I truly enjoy hearing from our community about the issues that matter most. It's conversations like these that shape our community and drive my work to pursue common-sense solutions that protect our families, lower health care costs, uplift our veterans, and support our local businesses.”
“As a child, my father taught me to never take my freedoms for granted. He challenged me to fight for what is right.”
“We know that gun violence disproportionately affects Black people in this country, and that was no exception with my son Jordan.”
“The repeal of the medical device tax will lower the costs of care, improve access to these medical devices, and protect medtech manufacturing jobs throughout Georgia and our country.”
“My priorities in Congress are shaped by the needs and concerns of our community, and I value the opportunity to hear directly from my constituents about the issues that matter most to them.”
“One of my first priorities as a new member of Congress in 2019 was to visit the CDC and learn firsthand about what they needed to help protect Americans. After my visit, I learned their budget had previously been cut, and that they needed funding to modernize their data systems to help prevent pandemics and other public health crises.”
“The Passover story is a reminder that our unity is our strength, and that there is nothing we cannot overcome, together.”
“Activism is in my DNA.”
“I hurt for every mother who's lost a son, every son who's lost a father, and every child whose life was taken far too soon. We honor their memories with an unwavering determination to create a better future for ourselves and for our children.”
“I will still do my part to create a country that would have been safe for my son.”
“Whether it's racism, homophobia, misogyny, transphobia, xenophobia, religious intolerance or other bias - we demand to live in a country where we can be safe to be who we are, believe what we want and love whomever we want.”
“I grew up in Illinois in an environment where my parents were very politically active in the civil rights movement.”
“While law enforcement officers are working hard in Illinois to keep guns out of the hands of dangerous people, they face a nearly impossible task because of weak gun laws in surrounding states.”
“Donald Trump is correct when he suggests that African-Americans are outraged by gun violence.”
“Expanding Stand Your Ground sends a clear message to communities of color: We are not welcome or safe in Florida.”
“I believe that by taking action together, we can create a safer future for our loved ones.”