Sharice Davids

“President Trump used the office of the Presidency to solicit foreign interference in our elections for his own personal, political benefit.”

“Especially amid the COVID-19 pandemic, which has disproportionately impacted tribal communities, we must invest in infrastructure in order to advance economic recovery and create much-needed jobs.”

“For far too long, the voices of Native Americans have been woefully underrepresented in Congress.”

“Every year, thousands of immigrants, asylum seekers and migrants assume great hardships to find safety in America. They choose our country because they see the United States as a land of justice, as a place of safety, and a beacon of hope.”

“We will continue to look for innovative solutions to combat the climate crisis, grow our economy, and leave behind a healthier world for our children.”

“There's a reason why my mom chose to stay and raise my brothers and me in Kansas - it's a great place to live, work and raise a family.”

“When I do martial arts, I feel like its inward facing. Like, I'm improving myself, I'm getting healthier. It's almost like mindfulness for something.”

“The Department of Justice must be nonpartisan and uphold the rule of law. Likewise, the leader of that department - the Attorney General - must always be independent and focused on doing the right thing, regardless of the politics.”

“Part of what we should be thinking about, whenever legislation is passed, is, 'how does this affect all varieties of communities?'”

“For small businesses in Kansas and across the country, the coronavirus has the potential to cause devastating financial hardship that would have a ripple effect throughout our economy. These businesses make up the backbone of our communities, and we have to ensure they are properly supported and protected.”

“Congress must do what we said we would and find ways to pay for bills we propose so we don't leave future generations mired in debt.”

“Issues affecting tribal communities have routinely been minimized and ignored.”

“It's funny that through learning how to physically fight, you also learn how to navigate really complicated and hard conversations with people.”

“Having L.G.B.T. people sitting in the room while decisions are being made, and sitting there as peers, will shift the conversation.”

“Communities do need police, but law enforcement needs to be much more transparent and held accountable for their actions. We also need increased resources for mental health services, affordable housing, education, jobs training, and much more to truly address social and economic issues in our communities.”

“The discipline it takes to train and push past discomfort and continually grow through both trial and error and critique are things that translate really well into the process of running for office.”

“I think that it's a mistake to assume that because you're taking a position from somebody else who you might disagree with - or you know you disagree with on some things - to assume that you disagree with on everything and to not look at each policy on its own merits.”

“I didn't get to train because I was raised by a single mom. There were three of us and it was just too expensive to pay for me to do martial arts practice.”

“We must continue to stand up for what's right and push for bipartisan, comprehensive immigration reform.”

“Growing up with a parent in the army, I saw firsthand the challenges our service members face when transitioning to new jobs after time in the military.”