Political Quotes

Mark Kelly

The Public Record

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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Jul 24, 2026

I said something the president didn’t like.

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

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

theatlantic.com
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

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 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 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
Jul 22, 2026

I mean, it’s not great to wake up one morning and to find out the president wants you hanged.

theatlantic.com
Jul 21, 2026

I think this is the first time in our country’s history that a president has ordered, or has called for, the execution of members of Congress.

theatlantic.com
Jul 21, 2026

If you say something that the president, or this administration, does not like, they’re going to come after you.

theatlantic.com
Jul 21, 2026

The secretary of defense picked the wrong guy.

theatlantic.com
Jul 17, 2026

If Trump wins, it’s a fair election. If he loses, there was fraud.

theguardian.com
Jul 13, 2026

I’ve flown on four missions to space, and I know how hard that crew and the teams on the ground worked.

nebraskaexaminer.com
Jul 9, 2026

It’s time for Graham Platner to drop out and allow for someone else to be nominated and give Democrats the best chance to win this seat in November.

huffpost.com
Jul 7, 2026

Character and accountability matter regardless of party.

foxnews.com
Jul 3, 2026

They inspired the next generation of scientists, explorers, and engineers. For pushing the boundaries of human achievement, the Artemis II crew deserves this honor.

nebraskaexaminer.com
Jun 27, 2026

Reid, Victor, Christina, and Jeremy carried human space exploration farther than it has ever gone before.

duckworth.senate.gov
Jun 26, 2026

Arizona communities know firsthand the toll of wildfires on natural habitats, the economy, and personal lives, especially after the fires at the Grand Canyon last year.

lujan.senate.gov
Jun 20, 2026

Without meaningful fees on Chinese vessels, this ‘plan’ is meaningless.

warren.senate.gov
Jun 19, 2026

We had a path forward as of yesterday (on FISA) and today we don't.

foxnews.com
Jun 19, 2026

The idea that a president would send troops or armed agents to polling places to intimidate voters is un-American and illegal.

padilla.senate.gov

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