Top 99 Quotes & Sayings by Mikie Sherrill - Page 2

With the incredible rate of growth of autism diagnoses in New Jersey, it is critical that we support the research, education, and access to services that individuals on the autism spectrum and their families need.

I intend to be an advocate for Picatinny Arsenal which plays a vital role in both our national defense and our local economy, and to address emerging national security threats such as climate change and cybersecurity.

I was in the Navy when the World Trade Center and the Pentagon were attacked and Flight 93 went down in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. I remember the selflessness of our first responders, including brave New Jerseyans, who were there when our country needed them most.

Picatinny Arsenal is essential to the safety of our women and men in the field and to delivering a qualitative edge for our military.

I constantly hear from residents throughout my community about the need for common sense action in Congress to reduce gun violence.

Families in the autism community have shared with me their fears as their children transition to adulthood. Many people lose access to crucial services and face tremendous uncertainty if their parents can no longer care for them.

Families in my community have seen their taxes go up because of the SALT deduction cap and as a result are questioning whether or not they can afford to live in New Jersey. The loss of the full SALT deduction puts an undue hardship on them.

The Constitution protects freedom of speech, but we must expect more from our elected officials to heal divisions in our country and unequivocally condemn anti-Semitism.

Navigating the healthcare system for children with special health needs can be daunting for families.

When sick, the ability to afford a prescription - or whether your plan offers the coverage you need - should be the last thing on your mind.

New Jerseyans knew that the SALT deduction cap would hurt.

The burden of student loan debt weighs heavily on both students and families across New Jersey.

As a former officer in the U.S. Navy, I understand the importance of a strong national defense and our enduring obligations to all the women and men who serve in uniform to secure our freedom.

Federal research is vital to the innovation that drives our local economy and global competitiveness.

We should not be playing politics with the security and safety of our commuters.

I served in the Navy in Europe and know firsthand the importance of our NATO partners.

Nothing affects people's lives who go in and out of New York more than their commute. It is unavoidable, and it must be done every day.

The security and integrity of our election system remains paramount.

A key part of our democracy is having a marketplace of ideas, open forums where people with diverse viewpoints can be heard and treated with respect.

As a working mom, I know all too well how important it is to know that your children have a safe and healthy environment while away from home.

There are serious and legitimate concerns about academic espionage at our universities.

Our leaders must hold themselves to a higher standard and ensure their words and actions do not promote hate or hurtful anti-Semitic stereotypes.

The Hudson River Tunnel is a chokepoint for the financial center - and most productive region - of the United States. It is the most heavily trafficked piece of rail in the entire country and even a partial closure will suffocate our nation's economy.

There are few things that define us as a country more distinctly than the idea of the American Dream. The idea that anyone can make it here through hard work and dedication. And that dream rests on giving people here a fair shot.

I began serving my country when I was 18 years old and entered the U.S. Naval Academy.

Long-standing bipartisan support for Israel in Congress is grounded in our common values and shared security interests.

Americans shouldn't have to hold down two or three jobs to make ends meet.

My grandfather served as a pilot with the Army Air Corps, and he was shot down over Normandy in August 1944.

I want my kids to grow up in a world where everybody gets a fair shot.

I told New Jerseyans that I would find ways to work for commonsense, bipartisan solutions to some of our greatest challenges.

The people of New Jersey sent me to Congress because they are tired of partisan gridlock. They want to see our Congress get to work on legislation that will make people's lives better.

The broken VA disability claims process has failed to adequately aid veterans with toxic exposure during their military service.

We need to work together to strengthen protections for pre-existing conditions and improve upon the gains made under the ACA, not tear it down.

We must stand up to anti-Semitism at home and abroad.

At the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of New Jersey, I worked as an Outreach and Re-entry Coordinator and an Assistant U.S. Attorney. I have seen the best of our law enforcement community and the commitment that they have made to the public's safety. But I've also seen too many examples of where our system falls desperately short.

I served as a Russian policy officer in the U.S. Navy and worked to implement our nuclear agreements with the Russian Federation.

Imposing a $10,000 cap on SALT deductions has nothing to do with thoughtful tax policy. It's simply an attack on New Jersey residents, businesses, and homeowners, and unfairly limits married couples to the same $10,000 cap as individuals.

New Jerseyans and their loved ones who live with a pre-existing condition should not have to worry whether or not their health insurance plan will cover them.

Iron Dome is a proven defense system that will provide increased protection for our troops in the field.