Mikie Sherrill

“The Constitution protects freedom of speech, but we must expect more from our elected officials to heal divisions in our country and unequivocally condemn anti-Semitism.”

“My grandfather served as a pilot with the Army Air Corps, and he was shot down over Normandy in August 1944.”

“New Jerseyans and their loved ones who live with a pre-existing condition should not have to worry whether or not their health insurance plan will cover them.”

“New Jerseyans know the importance of clean air, clean drinking water, and protecting our natural resources.”

“I know John Lewis was a man of deep faith and I pray that his spirit will always guide us as we continue the work of systemic change. He charted a path for us. May we all commit to walk in his footsteps.”

“I was a policy office in my final tour in the Navy, a Russian policy officer, and we were always thinking about our interactions and how they would affect the country 10, 20 years from now.”

“As a working mom, I know all too well how important it is to know that your children have a safe and healthy environment while away from home.”

“There are serious and legitimate concerns about academic espionage at our universities.”

“At the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of New Jersey, I worked as an Outreach and Re-entry Coordinator and an Assistant U.S. Attorney. I have seen the best of our law enforcement community and the commitment that they have made to the public's safety. But I've also seen too many examples of where our system falls desperately short.”

“We've seen the benefits of expanded telehealth services during the COVID-19 pandemic and the importance of making sure access to care is available if patients have to stay at home. That value won't go away when the pandemic ends.”

“Religious freedom sits at the core of who we are as Americans.”

“I began serving my country when I was 18 years old and entered the U.S. Naval Academy.”

“We need to restore the faith and trust between law enforcement and communities across the country.”

“It's incredibly important that I decided to serve my country before deciding to run for office.”

“New Jersey has faced its own history of citizens demanding change and federal engagement in programs to address the needs of our community. We have also seen the success of law enforcement in our state when members work to listen to our communities and build a brighter future alongside our residents.”

“I went to the Naval Academy in Annapolis and then I went right into the Navy after that.”

“I intend to be an advocate for Picatinny Arsenal which plays a vital role in both our national defense and our local economy, and to address emerging national security threats such as climate change and cybersecurity.”

“With the incredible rate of growth of autism diagnoses in New Jersey, it is critical that we support the research, education, and access to services that individuals on the autism spectrum and their families need.”

“Our leaders must hold themselves to a higher standard and ensure their words and actions do not promote hate or hurtful anti-Semitic stereotypes.”

“State and local governments in New Jersey are a critical line of defense in the effort to respond to COVID-19.”