Seth Moulton

“A budget is a reflection of our values, and as a member of the House Budget Committee, I work each year to ensure that our federal budget invests in programs that support working families, enhance our research and development capabilities, and ensure the safety and security of the American people.”

“The thing about veterans, they know how to challenge the establishment. They're not afraid to take on the people in control. They're not afraid to put people over politics or over their political party.”

“It's unequivocal: everyplace I go, the one line I can use in a speech that I know will get applause is when I say it's time for a new generation of leadership in our party.”

“I voted against H.R. 38, the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017. This bill would require states to accept the concealed carry requirements of all other states - even those that have significantly lower standards or no standards at all.”

“Whistleblowers play a vital role in ensuring that the federal government is accountable to the people it serves.”

“The worst days of my life were in Iraq, and the best days were there, too. My fondest memories of the Iraq War are of the people - both Americans and Iraqis - and the opportunity we saw in one another, for our countries, and for which we fought.”

“While payday loans are often the only source of credit for low-income Americans, these lenders are notorious for predatory practices that cause borrowers to fall deeper into debt.”

“For me, there is nothing that encapsulates both our misguided response to the attacks of September 11th and the entire Iraq war itself more than a sense of lost opportunity.”

“I'm not going to back down one bit in attacking Trump.”

“When you have a party leadership that is out of touch with the rest of the country, then that's a real problem for the entire party.”

“One of my top priorities in Congress is making sure every American who wants to serve our country has the opportunity to do so.”

“I'm not a believer in bringing back the draft. But I am a huge proponent of national service.”

“Flooding is the costliest and most common cause of property damage, which is why federal flood insurance should be affordable and accessible to all.”

“In the House gym - I go every day, in fact; I'm part of a bipartisan workout group. There's one that does this P90X that's kind of like dancing around and whatnot. And then there's one that does CrossFit. And I'll just say Paul Ryan and I are not in the same workout group.”

“Congress can prevent future tragedies by requiring a background check for every gun purchase in America.”

“When I left Iraq for the last time in 2008, it was the first time I left the country better off than when I arrived.”

“I have and will continue to be an advocate for the important role the CFPB plays in our economy. In fact, I have voted overwhelmingly against legislation that would weaken, defund, or eliminate the agency.”

“It is easy to stand for freedom and justice in the midst of peace.”

“In my short time in Congress, I've learned it's a lot easier to find a reason to vote against something than to vote it.”

“In the wake of the 2008 recession, Congress and the Obama Administration rightly focused financial regulation on protecting the nation's financial system from itself.”