Political Quotes

Mark Kelly

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Mark Edward Kelly is an American politician, engineer, and former astronaut currently serving as the junior United States senator from Arizona. A member of the Democratic Party, he was elected to the Senate in a special election held in November 2020 and officially took office on December 2, 2020. Kelly has focused on various issues during his tenure, including veterans' affairs, healthcare, and gun control, reflecting his commitment to public service and safety.

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Aug 2, 2026

I can't speak for everybody, but, for me, they will.

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Aug 2, 2026

This president is historically unpopular for a midterm president, and he's not meeting the needs of the American people.

cbsnews.com
Aug 2, 2026

This is irresponsible. And now they want a blank check.

cbsnews.com
Aug 2, 2026

Hey, we've got 18 dead Americans. Prices have skyrocketed across the country for the American people.

cbsnews.com
Aug 2, 2026

I mean, not these latest plans. And I think what we're seeing here is a president who has an approach to this that's just rather erratic.

cbsnews.com
Aug 2, 2026

I think we have a chance we could win back control of the Senate.

cbsnews.com
Aug 2, 2026

But because of the horrible job that Donald Trump has done for the American people, I think we have a chance we could win back control of the Senate.

cbsnews.com
Aug 2, 2026

He's trying to get us back to February. And I think, if he could, he would – if he had a big reset button he could hit, he would certainly take that option.

cbsnews.com
Aug 1, 2026

Gold Star children grow up carrying the weight of losing of a parent who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. These kids deserve to know that their parents’ service will never be forgotten and that this country will…

scott.senate.gov
Aug 1, 2026

But not in my family. I thought I had the risky job—until January 8th of 2011.

theatlantic.com
Jul 31, 2026

Women have long been integral to our status as the world’s strongest military.

hirono.senate.gov
Jul 31, 2026

I thought I had the risky job—until January 8th of 2011.

theatlantic.com
Jul 29, 2026

The policies of this president — supporting billionaires over hardworking people.

foxnews.com
Jul 29, 2026

The corruption is just off the charts.

foxnews.com
Jul 29, 2026

I mean this president doesn't prioritize anybody but him and his family.

foxnews.com
Jul 29, 2026

It's unfortunate we have people like this running the government and I think people are really frustrated.

foxnews.com
Jul 24, 2026

I said something the president didn’t like.

theatlantic.com
Jul 23, 2026

If anything, being targeted by Trump and Hegseth appears more invigorating than ominous to Kelly.

theatlantic.com
Jul 23, 2026

Prescribed burns are one of the best ways to reduce that risk before a fire gets out of control, and states shouldn’t be penalized for taking action.

padilla.senate.gov
Jul 23, 2026

When you look at Desert Storm, you look at all the combat missions flown, and the number of people killed—flying on the space shuttle is probably 10 times more dangerous.

theatlantic.com
Jul 23, 2026

Whether it’s working across the aisle to bring down costs or protecting our fundamental rights, I know Marlene will be a powerful voice for Arizona’s First District in Washington.

huffpost.com
Jul 23, 2026

They’re trying to send a message to other retired veterans, and really to all of us, if you say something that the president, or this administration, does not like, they’re going to come after you.

theatlantic.com
Jul 22, 2026

The fastest way to end this illegal war is to cut off the money that Putin is using to fuel it.

ernst.senate.gov

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