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" I have and will continue to oppose any legislation that would undermine the important consumer protections provided under Dodd-Frank. "

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" If the government can afford luxury travel for its cabinet officials, then surely we can find the resources to invest in quality education, jobs skills training, and properly fund the State Department and foreign aid programs. "

" When I joined the Marines, I went to Quantico for training. One of the first things I learned is that you can drop out of a run, a couple runs. You can fail the test or a couple tests in a row, and they'd give you a second try. But if you lied about anything, you were gone that afternoon. That's how important integrity is in the military. "

" Congress can prevent future tragedies by requiring a background check for every gun purchase in America. "

" Some of the most controversial things I've said about President Trump, I've heard from Republicans. But it's just that I've heard them in the locker room. That's what people actually talk about in the locker room - how terrible our president is. "

" The greatest honor of my life was to lead these men in my platoon, even though it was a war that I and they disagreed with. "

" It is easy to stand for freedom and justice in the midst of peace. "

" When I left Iraq for the last time in 2008, it was the first time I left the country better off than when I arrived. "

" It's unequivocal: everyplace I go, the one line I can use in a speech that I know will get applause is when I say it's time for a new generation of leadership in our party. "

" In my short time in Congress, I've learned it's a lot easier to find a reason to vote against something than to vote it. "

" The number of Pelosi allies who have come to me and told me to back off, that I'm not doing the right thing, is exactly zero. The number of members of the caucus who voted for her, who have checked to see who was listening and then patted me on the back and then said, 'Keep going Seth, you're doing the right thing,' is literally dozens. "

" When we refuse to help the enemies of ISIS, we're empowering ISIS. We're aiding their recruitment. We're abetting their argument that America discriminates against people based on their religions, which is expressly prohibited in our Constitution. "

" Hydropower is a clean and renewable energy source that provides affordable power throughout the country. "

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" I think people often think of me as very intense. I'm a congressman and all, but I'm actually very laid back. "

" Veterans are especially appealing candidates in key swing districts. Veterans have credibility, not just with Democrats but with independents and Republicans as well. They're the kind of people respected for their leadership, not just their politics. "

" I think we need to show people that they have a place in the Democratic Party, whether they come from San Francisco or St. Louis. "

" Any reduction in the corporate tax rate must also come with closing loopholes that have allowed the largest businesses in our country to pay less than they owe. "

" Donald Trump obviously knows nothing about what it's like to put your life on the line for your country. He's never risked his life for anything. "

" I voted against H.R. 4293, the Stress Test Improvement Act of 2017, which would modify the regulatory oversight of certain financial institutions in a way that is likely to expose our economy to greater risk. "

" In the wake of the 2008 recession, Congress and the Obama Administration rightly focused financial regulation on protecting the nation's financial system from itself. "

" As a member of the Armed Service Committee and a co-chair of the Democratic National Security Task Force, I will continue to work to keep Americans safe at home and abroad. "

" Republicans are scared of the NRA. They're scared of the Tea Party. "

" We need leaders who are willing to stand up, drive the debate, and commit our fellow citizens to action. "

" I have and will continue to be an advocate for the important role the CFPB plays in our economy. In fact, I have voted overwhelmingly against legislation that would weaken, defund, or eliminate the agency. "

" I do think it's fair to say that there are times when President Obama has not been engaged enough with the Middle East. "

" I voted against H.R. 38, the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017. This bill would require states to accept the concealed carry requirements of all other states - even those that have significantly lower standards or no standards at all. "

" One of my top priorities in Congress is making sure every American who wants to serve our country has the opportunity to do so. "

" My battalion motto in the Marines was, 'Whatever it takes,' and I'm going to do whatever it takes to help win back the House in 2018. "

" Flooding is the costliest and most common cause of property damage, which is why federal flood insurance should be affordable and accessible to all. "

" Good policy is grounded in a robust set of facts and data. "

" Prior to the 2008 recession, many financial institutions were engaging in 'proprietary lending,' where a bank would invest funds for its own gain instead of earning revenue through commission by trading on behalf of clients. "