Top 11 Quotes & Sayings by James Langevin

Explore popular quotes and sayings by an American politician James Langevin.

Last updated on April 20, 2025.

James R. Langevin is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative for Rhode Island's 2nd congressional district since 2001. A member of the Democratic Party, he is the first quadriplegic to serve in Congress; Langevin was appointed to be the first quadriplegic speaker pro tempore of the U.S. House of Representatives in 2019. Langevin has announced he will not seek reelection in 2022.

American - Politician | Born: April 22, 1964

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I was so affected by the tragic shootings that took place in Newtown, Connecticut, as we all were.

James Langevin

I'd like to see a comprehensive gun control bill brought to the floor, but if we have to do it in several votes, that's fine, too. But give us the vote. Let us make our case to our colleagues on the floor and have a vote.

James Langevin

Growing up in Rhode Island, I dreamed of a career in law enforcement. That hasn't worked out exactly as I had planned, but life seldom does.

James Langevin

I am fortunate to have access to an array support and services, and I certainly could not do my job without them. But sadly, not everyone has access to the same resources.

James Langevin

To me, that's the role of government: not to give people a hand out, but a hand up... giving people the tools to pave their own way to success.

James Langevin

My work in government has flowed from the fundamental idea of personal empowerment. It's about giving people the tools they need to pave their own way.

James Langevin

I don't want someone else to go through and live through the life that I have had to live through in terms of the challenges that I face.

James Langevin

My accident happened in what should have been one of the safest places to be: in a police station, at the hands of trained police officers. So more guns are not the answer.

James Langevin

More guns are not the answer to keeping our kids and our communities safer.

James Langevin

I dont want someone else to go through and live through the life that I have had to live through in terms of the challenges that I face.

James Langevin

Foster children are disproportionately victims of identity theft.

James Langevin