Tom Malinowski

“I will be working with my colleagues in the Congress to ensure that the federal government devotes as much attention to the domestic and transnational threat of white nationalist violence as it rightly has to all forms of terrorism.”

“Leading with its values gave the United States a sense of purpose in the Cold War.”

“Proponents of change within Vietnam's government know their country will be more stable and prosperous if it continues to open up. But principled arguments don't always carry the day.”

“The United States has to be everything that China under dictatorship is not: well governed, intolerant of corruption, respectful of privacy, protective of truth-tellers and willing to help - rather than bully - the world.”

“No child should be afraid to go to school, and Americans from all walks of life: students, parents, law enforcement, veterans, and law abiding gun owners, are demanding that we act to keep our kids safe.”

“The respect for the rights of minorities that China's Tibetan and Uighur activists champion would prevent instability that could spill across China's borders.”

“Protecting our democracy shouldn't be a partisan issue.”

“The desire to help those struggling abroad gain the freedoms enjoyed here at home has remained a uniquely unifying force in American politics.”

“I was elected to fight for the people of New Jersey, to win federal investment in our infrastructure, to strengthen our health care, to address gun violence, and get back our SALT deductions.”

“U.S. security is enhanced when we cooperate with China on challenges from North Korea to Iran to South Sudan. Our trade relationship strengthens our economy and supports American jobs.”

“When I was in government, I urged Congress to require that information about the actual owners of companies registered in the U.S. be disclosed to the Treasury Department, and made available on request to law enforcement.”

“Fighting corruption by improving financial transparency may be one of the most effective ways of promoting liberty around the world.”

“We are a country where the ancestors of slaves and newcomers escaping tyranny and violence can rise to the highest positions in the land.”

“There are norms that preserve some equilibrium between chaos and stability in the world; that keep sociopaths like Assad from undermining that equilibrium, and the sense of security without which the freedoms we enjoy cannot exist.”

“We need to protect immigrants who come here seeking a better life, rather than turning our backs on refugees and closing our borders and our hearts to others.”

“Anyone who is willing and able to put their life on the line to protect America should be honored, not punished.”

“Corruption empowers and enriches dictators.”

“In principle, there is nothing wrong with the United States negotiating directly with the Taliban.”

“We don't stop Russia or any other country from trying to influence public debate in the United States on any issue.”

“After leaving the Obama administration, I guess I got tired of pulling my hair out over Trump and the Republican Congress and thought I needed to do something practical about it.”