Patty Murray Quotations

Security is still the most important issue facing Washington state residents and millions of Americans - the security of having a job, of access to affordable health care, of a quality education, and of protecting our homeland and defending our nation.

Caring for our veterans is the duty of a grateful nation. Unfortunately, the Bush administration and congressional Republicans have not lived up to this duty.

I think what's been lacking from our discussion for a long time is really that other part of what a Budget chair does, which is set the priorities for this country in terms of making sure we invest in the right places, in education, in job training, and to make sure we do a balanced approach moving forward.

Good education means learning to read, write and most importantly learn how to learn so that you can be whatever you want to be when you grow up.

There is nothing new about these Republican attacks on our family planning decisions. In fact, from the moment they came into power, Republicans in the House of Representatives have been waging a war on women's health.

I am fighting for those middle-class families who want us to deal with our debt and deficit, but they also want the investments that are critical to our country moving forward.

The FDA is redefining birth control as abortion. The FDA is setting the bar higher for this kind of drug.

Guess what - I am one of the ONLY senators in the whole United States Senate that is computer literate!

I want to make sure that all kids get a good education and enjoy what they learn

We have sent our troops to war without paying for it. Now, we are bringing them home without saying how we are paying for it.

If the Republicans get control back of the United States Senate, we will no longer have a check and balance on the White House, on the Republican Congress.

Violence is a problem we all want to solve. I want to make sure that kids learn to deal with anger by learning how to talk with people to solve problems. Here in the United States Senate I want to make sure we have safe schools, safe neighborhoods and good things for kids to do after school!

I see success as bringing some confidence back to the American people that despite our differences, we can find some ways to move forward.

For the state of our union to be strong, we need to place value in Americans.

I am a mom as well as a senator!

People are really worried about their jobs. That's what everybody talks to me about today.

Funding privatized accounts with Social Security dollars would not only make the program's long term problems worse, but many believe it represents a first step toward undermining the program's fundamental goals.

I get the, you know, 'In my generation, we all had victory gardens, we all participated in this country's success.' It's that kind of sentiment that I hear from everybody, that we're all in this together.

I'll be at the table, as I've been, willing to talk to any Republican who says, 'Look, my country is more important, this pile of bills is not going to go away, the challenges that we have is not going to disappear, we need to cross that divide.' I'm ready. I'm waiting.

The Republicans can send the nation into turmoil, but we will not come to any agreement that does not include new revenue - and not just token new revenue. It is their choice.

We havent been out in many of these countries helping them build infrastructure. How would they look at us today if we had been there helping them with some of that, rather than just being the people who are going to bomb in Iraq and go to Afghanistan?

We hope to get some bigger donations of money and materials, like lights, fence, etc., now that folks know we are really going through with building the park,

Lynne Cheney has been a strong proponent of vouchers, that would mean only a few kids would get access to education, a good education in this country,

My kids are number one for me and my husband, making sure that our family is safe and secure, ... Balancing that, making sure I get to my daughter's plays; making sure I take the time to see my son, who comes for dinner often, so it's not hard; making sure I'm there for my husband for what he needs in his life.

half of all taxpayers would get less than $100 under his plan.

Kids need something in this town to do,

States are extremely nervous about what's going to be required of them.

While I was pleased to receive assurances that the agency will, in the coming weeks, deliver a long overdue decision on Plan B, concerns about Dr. Crawford's leadership remain, ... I have been continually concerned during Dr. Crawford's tenure that FDA hasn't shown the independence and adherence to science necessary to inspire public confidence.

Sometimes when you go to Washington, D.C., and you get so far away from the state, every week, you forget about all the lives you touch, ... And when you are campaigning you have a chance to remember, and to be reminded of everything you've done and it's really good.

Our entire country owes Sam a debt of gratitude for all he has done for so many,

All are considered money and all goes toward the grant,

This is not the last word on this issue,

The year of the women, however, I have to tell you, ought to be the year of people, ... Look at this room. It's not just women. It's not just men. It's young people. It's old people. It is enthusiasm. It is us taking our government back and we did it.

It's short-term so it won't create mountains of debt that will burden our children,

The biggest donor gets to name the park,

It will improve the city's economy and reduce congestion.

I'm outraged, disgusted, furious; I'm running out of words to express how upset I am,

By working together to focus on our national priorities today we can ensure that the state of our union is strong for the future.

When my kids were in preschool, I was part of a carpooling group. One mother sometimes showed up with bruises on her body. She always had an excuse. Then one morning, she didn't show up. Later, I learned she'd fled a violent marriage. I've always thought, If only I'd known, maybe I could have helped.

So, I'm not impressed by BP's promises and I'm not ready to take the word of a company with a track record of pursuing profit over safety.

I am pro choice, I believe everyone should have the right to decide for themselves.

The Presidents plan to privatize Social Security would actually take away guaranteed benefits and put the promise of a secure retirement in jeopardy.

Why are people so supportive of him [Osama bin Laden] in many countries? Hes been out in these countries for decades building roads, building schools, building infrastructure, building day care facilities, building health care facilities, and the people are extremely grateful.

This is a long-delayed, hard-won, and badly needed victory for millions of women.

We all know that Washington families are making a tremendous commitment to winning the War on Terror. Tonight, more than 22,000 Washington state soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines are risking their lives under hostile fire in Iraq, Afghanistan and around the globe.

I have stood on the line in Everett, Wash., where we have thousands of workers who go to work every day to build these planes. I would challenge anybody to tell me that they've stood on a line in Alabama and seen anybody building anything.

Caring for our veterans is the duty of a grateful nation.

Simply, with a Republican Congress sitting shotgun, Mitt Romney will put the middle class on the roof and take us for a long, painful ride.