Top 99 Quotes & Sayings by Mikie Sherrill

Explore popular quotes and sayings by an American politician Mikie Sherrill.
Last updated on September 17, 2024.
Mikie Sherrill

Rebecca Michelle "Mikie" Sherrill is an American politician, former U.S. Navy helicopter pilot, attorney, and former federal prosecutor serving as the U.S. representative for New Jersey's 11th congressional district since 2019. The district includes a swath of suburban and exurban areas west of New York City. A member of the Democratic Party, Sherrill was elected on November 6, 2018, defeating Republican Jay Webber. She was reelected in 2020 by a slightly narrower margin.

State and local governments in New Jersey are a critical line of defense in the effort to respond to COVID-19.
I've always felt like in a democracy - this is how I was raised - that as a citizen, it's your duty to work hard for the agenda of the country.
If I just said, 'I'm a helicopter pilot and a federal prosecutor' they might think I've served my country, I'm experienced. If I say, 'And I'm a mom,' they think I get it. 'She's a working mom. That's tough.'
It's critical that we engage the federal scientific community to further our understanding of COVID-19 as we work to keep communities safe and reduce the spread of the virus.
I have four kids. — © Mikie Sherrill
I have four kids.
Letting the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund close is not an option.
While no community is immune to the impacts of COVID-19, I'm troubled by the disparate impact to communities of color.
You want somebody in Congress representing you that on some level you feel has the same values you do and has the same priorities you do.
Due to climate change, wildfires are growing in size, frequency, and intensity, and wildfire seasons are becoming longer.
He was living proof that this country can improve. That, as a nation, we can peacefully confront historic wrongs and right them. John Lewis may be gone but his message and his legacy remains.
Designating June 12th as Women Veterans Appreciation Day will help bring attention to the unique needs of women veterans in the United States and to recognize their contributions to our country.
I believe it is my responsibility as a member of Congress to ensure that I protect our country from any and all threats.
Justice Ginsburg is a shining example of how one person can impact our world and truly make a difference. May her memory be a blessing.
The Great American Outdoors Act is a significant opportunity to invest in our public lands, including treasures in the 11th District like the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge and Morristown National Historical Park.
From Picatinny Arsenal to our great universities, New Jersey is leading the way to ensure our nation is secure and our service members are protected with the best possible equipment.
I ran on forming broad coalitions with people throughout the caucus and across the aisle, and so that involves the Blue Dogs, people who are talking about tax reform. — © Mikie Sherrill
I ran on forming broad coalitions with people throughout the caucus and across the aisle, and so that involves the Blue Dogs, people who are talking about tax reform.
Decision by decision, Justice Ginsburg reaffirmed the ideals of our Constitution and our shared values of fairness, equality, and opportunity. Her judicial opinions on voting rights, gender discrimination, and same-sex marriage made this country stronger and will continue to ring out through the ages.
I know John Lewis was a man of deep faith and I pray that his spirit will always guide us as we continue the work of systemic change. He charted a path for us. May we all commit to walk in his footsteps.
New Jerseyans know the importance of clean air, clean drinking water, and protecting our natural resources.
Instead of looking to male mentors, saying this is the paradigm of a candidate and it looks like this, we're suddenly finding that there's some powerful female mentors - and they look a little different.
As we continue to discuss ways to make our environment cleaner, and more just, for generations to come we must not forget our nation's history of racial and economic injustice and the health outcomes it's led to.
I do not support the idea of defunding police departments. I believe that it does nothing to solve the root problems we must address and it makes our communities less safe.
As a former federal prosecutor with experience prosecuting both violent and white-collar criminals, I've seen what it looks like when the powerful prey on the vulnerable.
I have spent my life fighting for our country and our values. When those values are jeopardized, when our democracy is threatened, I believe it is our responsibility to speak out and demand accountability.
I worked as a federal prosecutor in New Jersey.
The Child Care is Essential Act and the Child Care for Economic Recovery Act will deliver urgently-needed relief to providers and working families.
North Jersey residents rely on mass transit to get to work and our entire region is interconnected by our transit system.
I grew up up and down the East Coast mostly. I went to high school in Reston, Virginia.
I flew an H3 Sea King. The most famous Sea King is Marine One.
New Jersey has faced its own history of citizens demanding change and federal engagement in programs to address the needs of our community. We have also seen the success of law enforcement in our state when members work to listen to our communities and build a brighter future alongside our residents.
I have pledged to work hard to get the state and local tax deduction cap lifted.
I think we can build broad bipartisan support for bringing down prescription drug costs.
The Peckman River Basin has frequently flooded, and for more than a generation, the towns of Little Falls and Woodland Park have faced these challenges largely on their own.
I was a policy office in my final tour in the Navy, a Russian policy officer, and we were always thinking about our interactions and how they would affect the country 10, 20 years from now.
When you're on the floor of the House of Representatives in the Democratic caucus, I like to say it feels like New Jersey. You have all different opinions, you have all different ideas.
Picatinny Arsenal is the center of cutting-edge research and development for our Armed Forces, and I'm proud to fight to protect its mission and to bring new, innovative projects to the Arsenal.
Congress has made great strides in addressing the disparities in care, recognition, and benefits that our women veterans receive, but there is more work to be done.
We must remember both the sacrifices and service of the Greatest Generation who secured freedom and prosperity for our world, as well as the horrors and lessons of the Holocaust.
Religious freedom sits at the core of who we are as Americans.
Learning about WWII at the U.S. Naval Academy taught me about military tactics and the importance of fighting for our country's highest ideals. — © Mikie Sherrill
Learning about WWII at the U.S. Naval Academy taught me about military tactics and the importance of fighting for our country's highest ideals.
We've seen the benefits of expanded telehealth services during the COVID-19 pandemic and the importance of making sure access to care is available if patients have to stay at home. That value won't go away when the pandemic ends.
We need to restore the faith and trust between law enforcement and communities across the country.
We have an obligation to ensure our service members are protected, our national defense is resilient, and our forces are well-equipped.
Caring for our nation's veterans and investing in Picatinny are some of my top priorities in Congress.
It's incredibly important that I decided to serve my country before deciding to run for office.
I left the Navy as a lieutenant after spending almost 10 years as a helicopter pilot.
The toll of COVID-19 on the state of New Jersey cannot be understated.
John Lewis inspired countless Americans across generations with a life dedicated to service and getting into 'good trouble.' He had a vision for a better America, shouldered the weight of change, and put his own safety on the line so that others could live with dignity and grace.
We are a nation of immigrants.
I went to the Naval Academy in Annapolis and then I went right into the Navy after that.
Some of the most important discoveries, innovations, and advances in our history have come from those seeking a new life in America. — © Mikie Sherrill
Some of the most important discoveries, innovations, and advances in our history have come from those seeking a new life in America.
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was a pioneer and a role model for women across America. She is the reason women like me not only believed we had a right to be in the workplace, but were guaranteed it. She won us equality, and then showed us how to succeed.
The National Guardsmen and women in New Jersey have been on the front lines of our fight against COVID-19.
If you're born a woman, you have a pre-existing condition.
Here in North Jersey, our Muslim community is essential to our social fabric.
Harmful Algal Blooms are a serious environmental and economic threat to New Jersey.
It was never something that I thought put me in a good light, that I was a working mom.
Each generation is trusted with protecting our open spaces and natural resources to pass them on to future Americans to enjoy.
I'm working with the New Dems, who are talking about the future of work, which is something I'm very interested in in New Jersey.
The Great American Outdoors Act is landmark conservation legislation to protect our public lands, including right here in New Jersey.
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