Top 100 Quotes & Sayings by Lucy McBath - Page 2

Those in the metro-Atlanta area know how crucial the investments in our infrastructure and transportation systems are to improving our communities.

Severe weather can come at any time, and millions of people are impacted by storms each year. Truly, the best defense against severe weather is for families to create an emergency plan, practice that plan, and always stay alert and ready.

My priorities in Congress are shaped by the needs and concerns of our community, and I value the opportunity to hear directly from my constituents about the issues that matter most to them.

Our elections are too important to risk even the appearance of impropriety.

The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act will ensure that no pregnant woman is unfairly fired, or forced to risk the health of themselves or their pregnancy, to earn a paycheck. Our mothers deserve these federal protections.

Students deserve a safe place to learn and grow.

Our government works best when it represents the needs of the American people, not special interests.

The health and wellbeing of our children, our families, and our communities must be safeguarded.

I know parents across America remain sick with worry about the safety of their children. I feel that anguish.

I hurt for every mother who's lost a son, every son who's lost a father, and every child whose life was taken far too soon. We honor their memories with an unwavering determination to create a better future for ourselves and for our children.

Together, we will continue to build a stronger, more inclusive community, and send a strong message to those who spread hate: there is no room for prejudice in our neighborhoods.

Our service men and women sacrifice so much to protect our country, our citizens, and our freedoms. My father, brother, and nephew all served this nation in uniform, and I am committed to the unwavering support of those who defend this nation and our values.

We must do everything we can to ensure the safety of our children.

I believe in America. I believe in Americans.

I worked as a flight attendant while I was pregnant with my son, Jordan. After suffering serious complications, my doctor insisted I stay home to protect the health of my pregnancy.

As we invest in an infrastructure plan for the future, we must also support our families, our workers, and our communities.

It's our duty in Congress to bring the voices of our communities to Washington.

It's the sad truth that gun violence can often be prevented.

We all want to support our working mothers. Allowing them simple accommodations can ensure they are able to continue working and provide a living for themselves and their families.

Regardless of President Trump's involvement, the unredacted portions of Mueller's report make it clear - Russia carried out a coordinated campaign to influence the 2016 presidential election and undermine our democracy.

Countless families rely on child care providers to keep their families safe as they help grow their small businesses and work hard. Parents must have a safe place to send their children.

It's truly important that we uplift those who use their skills to develop technology and ideas that benefit our world.

Our kids should be leaving school ready for success, not paying for the misconduct of predatory institutions.

Small businesses are the heart of a thriving community and vital to the American economy, and there isn't one in Georgia or across our country that hasn't been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.

No woman should ever have to choose between maintaining a healthy pregnancy and a paycheck.

Our disabled veterans earned their benefits by serving our great nation, and we must protect them and their families, especially during financial hardship.

American patients deserve more access to quality, affordable health care.

I came to Washington to stand up for the people who put their trust in me and to ensure the safety of the families and communities in Georgia's Sixth, and across our nation, by keeping guns out of the hands of dangerous people.

America will never forget the service and sacrifice of our 9/11 heroes and their families.

My priority has always been listening and understanding the voices of those I represent, and I work every day to address the concerns people have for their families.

As the metropolitan Atlanta area continues to grow, it's critical that we support small businesses and the prosperity of our local community.

On September 11, 2001, America suffered an unimaginable tragedy and witnessed the incredible heroism of hundreds of first responders who rushed into the World Trade Center to save lives.

We have the power, as lawmakers, to find ways to support our young men and identify solutions to the hardships they regularly experience.

The CDC is an integral part of our community and on the frontlines of our pandemic response, and we must continue to give them more tools to help keep our families safe and healthy.

Just like it would be wrong to have a player referee a game, it's wrong for election officials to participate in federal campaigns.

Our veterans should never be penalized for injuries they sustained in service to our country.

Children are truly the future of this country - our next teachers, they're our next doctors, they're our next police officers, and they're our next Members of Congress. It's our responsibility to do everything that we can to protect them and make sure that children are able to live, learn, and grow up in safe environments.

The repeal of the medical device tax will lower the costs of care, improve access to these medical devices, and protect medtech manufacturing jobs throughout Georgia and our country.

The vast majority of Americans are asking for common-sense legislation to protect our families, our friends, and our communities from gun violence.

It is our duty as legislators to protect the success of our students as they pursue higher education.