Top 92 Quotes & Sayings by Sara Gideon - Page 2

When I hear about Mainers rationing their medication or losing their life-savings despite being insured, I know our health care system requires major reform.

As human beings in Maine, we, without question, value our families above anything and everything else and it is time for us to put actual policies into place that allow individuals to show and act in that way.

We have taken on the health insurance industry, we have taken on the drug companies, instituting programs to lower the cost of prescription drugs.

The fact is, even one Maine kid going hungry is one kid too many.

Whether it's making sure that a person has access to a doctor when they need one, investing in excellent first class educations for our children or making sure that working people are able to provide for their families and put food on the table when they put in an honest day's work, I will continue to put people and families first.

The ballot box and the voters and how they pay attention and the decisions they make are really what should define term limits.

Unfortunately, even during a pandemic we've seen a process in Washington that makes no sense for the needs of Mainers.

We need to reduce carbon emissions, protect Maine's key industries and preserve our coastlines from flooding and rising sea levels.

The women and men who have served in our military deserve nothing but the recognition and benefits they have earned with their service. Unfortunately for those in the LGBTQ-plus community that hasn't always been the case.

After 24 years in Washington, Senator Collins has become part of that broken system, putting special interests and her political party first. And Mainers know it and feel it.

I'm proud to work toward a greener, more vibrant economy with Mainers and stakeholders across our region through Northeast Clean Energy Council's efforts.

We shouldn't think of family leave as an elite benefit, only available at some companies. Everyone in Maine, whether they have a child or are caring for a sick family member, should have access to this same benefit. It should be like unemployment insurance, there for you when you need it.

A person's health is not for sale, it's not for trade and it's certainly not available for blackmail.

In the age of term limits, unfortunately, you see power not in the people who are elected by the people, but instead more in the hands of the people who are working behind the scenes.

There is nothing more important for us in Maine than to welcome immigrants and help them not only become part of our community but for us to become part of their communities.

Forward-thinking energy policies protect our environment and drive our economy, strengthening businesses both small and large.

People's analysis of why to vote with me had to do with how they felt I could handle my family.

We know that greater participation in our democracy will make our government more responsible and make elected officials more representative of the people we serve. Making that participation easier while improving the integrity and security of our elections is something we should all be able to support.

The State House is notorious for its crazy, unpredictable work hours - it's a big reason why women are deterred from entering the legislature at all levels, and especially in leadership.

As senator, my focus will be on standing up for Mainers, especially when it comes to protecting our rights and fighting for our health care.

Here in Maine, we've expanded Medicaid, put protections in place for seniors and people with pre-existing conditions, cracked down on big drug companies and protected reproductive rights.

Failing to appropriately fund our schools creates more pressure on local communities who are forced to make up the state's shortfall by increasing property taxes.

We have taken on the fossil fuel companies, combating climate change and even the energy utilities.

I know how to stand up to a bully - but maybe more importantly how to work around a bully.

We have been, obviously both in Maine and nationally, enmeshed in this false narrative that's based on a fear of immigrants, when in fact we are country founded by immigrants.

I want to spend time sitting down with as many people as possible and learn the important issues before us.

If you are willing to listen and if you are willing to sit around the table, sometimes especially with the people who you think you disagree with the most, it is still really possible to get things done.

We're constantly looking for ways to reach people in Maine to talk to them, reassure them and share resources and ideas.

We must provide our kids with the skills they need to stay and succeed here in Maine - that's something we all agree on.

A skilled, well-educated workforce will attract more companies and jobs to our state.

If patients are rationing insulin, they are putting themselves in mortal peril to save money. They shouldn't have to make that choice.

We're all in agreement that our children deserve a world-class education.