Raphael Warnock

“As a pastor I understand the power and the possibility of coming together with those with whom we disagree; to have a robust debate on the issues that are important to families and to our country.”

“Children in Georgia and across America should be able to get to and from school each day without breathing polluted air, and the COVID-19 pandemic has only exacerbated challenges for children already managing respiratory problems.”

“I am proud to be a vocal advocate for pay equity to ensure hard work is paid fairly, regardless of sex or gender.”

“As a voice for Georgia in the U.S. Senate, I'm committed to making sure Washington is keeping its promise to our veterans.”

“I'm going do everything I can to make sure that we protect the integrity of our democracy.”

“The pathway to housing should be fair and equitable for everyone, and access to affordable housing is the infrastructure people in our communities need to elevate families into the working class and the middle class. It is the foundation that helps people support their families and contribute to their economies.”

“Senator Cleland was a passionate patriot with a big heart for our veterans, and he always put the people of Georgia first.”

“When you're accustomed to privilege, parity and equity and equality may feel like oppression.”

“Americans are literally dying for lack of health care coverage.”

“There's a road that runs through our humanity and it traverses political and partisan lines, and my job as a U.S. senator is to do everything I can to point to that road that connects our collective humanity and to push forward legislation that's good for everybody.”

“Since I got to Washington I've been working to make sure the federal government is doing what's needed to strengthen Georgia's infrastructure and address supply chains issues impacting consumers and businesses across our state.”

“I do not support defunding the police.”

“Politicians should not be trying to pick their voters. The voters get to pick who represents them.”

“We do policy but we can only do policy an effective manner when we keep in front of us the human faces behind the policy we would create.”

“Our rural communities are the heart of our state and too often lack equitable access to housing, transit, and economic opportunity, so I'm deeply committed to working in Washington to reverse that trend in Georgia.”

“Voting rights are about the foundation of our democracy.”

“I'm a strong advocate for working and middle class families.”

“I believe in bipartisanship. But when it comes to something as fundamental as voting rights, I just have to ask, bipartisanship at what cost?”

“I enjoyed spending time with Senator Isakson, especially every year when he would join Ebenezer Baptist Church for our annual celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.”

“I believe in America.”