Ann Kirkpatrick Quotations

Yes, I introduced the congressional pay cut bill, cutting our salaries by five percent. And I think we have to lead by example.

I grew up learning to do more with less.

I grew up in rural Arizona. My dad ran a general store.

Both my mothers family and my fathers family go back almost a hundred years in the district. I was born in the district, raised in the district, raised my family in the district. And so thats the way I see myself.

When millions of Americans are tightening their belts, folks have the right to expect their elected officials to do the same.

I have always been an independent voice for the folks in my district.

I believe we must protect Medicares guaranteed benefit, and I will oppose any effort to dismantle Medicare and turn it into a voucher system.

Gabby Giffords was a mentor of mine in the state Legislature and also in Congress.

In Congress, I was a relentless advocate for fiscal responsibility.

By boosting oversight and accountability, we can empower the VA in its core mission of helping the men and women who have served our country.