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

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" H.R. 5444 provides long-overdue structural reforms and service improvements to the IRS. The legislation codifies the IRS Office of Appeals to streamline the appeals process and to provide fair and impartial determinations for concerns raised by the taxpayer. "

" When you have a party leadership that is out of touch with the rest of the country, then that's a real problem for the entire party. "

" 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. "

" Our national security is not a partisan issue. "

National Security

" The worst days of my life were in Iraq, and the best days were there, too. My fondest memories of the Iraq War are of the people - both Americans and Iraqis - and the opportunity we saw in one another, for our countries, and for which we fought. "

" 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. "

" Though dams and artificial lakes can have significant negative environmental impacts, when carefully considered, mitigated, and managed, the benefits of hydropower often outweigh these costs. "

" Truly transformative leaders inspire deep commitment among many and have continued impact long after they are gone. "

" While payday loans are often the only source of credit for low-income Americans, these lenders are notorious for predatory practices that cause borrowers to fall deeper into debt. "

" Medicare has provided healthcare coverage for older Americans and disabled persons for 50 years, and I believe that steps must be taken to ensure that it remains an option for all Americans now and into the future. "

" There will always be people who question your motives. "

" Rather than play politics with funding our government, pitting one group against another, we should make strong investments in our future. "

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

" The notion that the U.S. can impose its will unilaterally on the World Bank reflects a fundamental misunderstanding about how multilateral organizations should work. "

" 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. "

" During the 2016 presidential campaign, candidate Donald Trump pledged to eliminate our national debt 'over a period of eight years.' Now two years into his administration, our national debt has increased, surpassing $21 trillion for the first time in American history. "

" One of the greatest falsehoods of American politics over the past several decades is that the Republican party is the party of fiscal responsibility. "

" 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. "

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

" I voted in support of H.R. 5445, the 21st Century IRS Act, which requires the IRS to place more taxpayer services online. "

" Presidents Lincoln and Kennedy shared more than just being leaders during critical times and the misfortune of lives cut short. They shared a power of will to drive the nation, sometimes single-handedly, toward a destination that few but they realized was attainable. "

" We need to stand up to Donald Trump and the Republicans, but we also need to stand up against our own party establishment when it's on the wrong side of an issue. "

" The thing about veterans, they know how to challenge the establishment. They're not afraid to take on the people in control. They're not afraid to put people over politics or over their political party. "

" Self-preservation shouldn't be the first instinct in politics. It should be doing the right thing for the country. "

Doing The Right Thing

" 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. "

" With control of the House, the Senate, and the White House, Republicans could have used their unified control of government to... balance the budget! "

" 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. "

" It is absolutely absurd that someone who is deemed unsafe to get on an airplane is allowed to buy a gun in America. It's truly absurd. "

" We need a budget that will foster economic growth for all of our people, and we need to make taxes more simple and fair for working families - not give handouts to the rich. "

" Although I believe deeply that the Children's Health Insurance Program and the Community Health Center program are invaluable, I reject the notion that we cannot reauthorize these programs without plundering other equally vital programs. "