American - Politician | May 7, 1966 -
We must not allow the Iranian regime to use the nation's vast energy resource as a financial pipeline for its nuclear ambitions.
Ted Deutch
EnergyFinancialNationMustAllow
What's lost in this whole debate, unfortunately, is that Social Security is not a giveaway where we take money to give to other people. It's a contract with the government... that's worked for 75 years. It's the most successful government program that we've ever had.
MoneyGovernmentPeopleSecurity
My passion for strengthening the community and making peoples' lives better is stronger now than when I first got into politics.
PassionCommunityPoliticsBetter
Having an understanding of what's possible also makes me redouble my efforts to fight those who stand in the way of doing the things that my constituents and the country would want to get done.
FightMeStandUnderstandingDoing
I have an open door to meet with my constituents and that I work hard to respond to their needs, and I'm proud of the constituent service that we provide.
WorkServiceWork HardDoorProud
In Washington, I am a leader on the issues that matter to my community, and I think that's what my constituents want, and also I think that's what voters want. Someone who understands them, who wants to represent them, and who works tirelessly every day on behalf of their interests and their values.
LeaderCommunityDayI AmThink
Citizens United opened a door that's frustrated anyone who's looking.
DoorLookingUnitedCitizensAnyone
Corporations that are formed for the purpose of earning profits do not have the constitutionally protected rights that natural citizens have. They should not spend their corporate dollars, Treasury dollars, to influence outcome of elections.
PurposeInfluenceRightsEarning
We ought to be able to forgo the constant need to raise money and just focus on working together to solve the problems this country faces.
Working TogetherMoneyFocusTogether
There's been an unfortunate history of efforts to make sure Florida's votes don't count. Given that history, it's clear why people here would be especially concerned about efforts undertaken by Super PACs and the corporations that fund them to dictate the outcome of elections.
HistoryPeopleWhyFloridaCount
We count on the FEC to be the public's watchdog.
CountPublic
I came here with a lot of things that I would like to get done for my community and my constituents. Shooting hoops at the White House was not at the top of the list but would certainly be a thrill.
CommunityHouseWhiteDoneTopHere
Copyright © 2024 QuotesDict Ted Deutch quotes