Political Quotes

David Valadao

The Public Record

David Valadao is an American politician serving as a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives for California's 22nd congressional district. He was first elected to Congress in 2012 and has served since January 3, 2013, with a brief hiatus from 2019 to 2021. Valadao has been involved in various legislative efforts, particularly focusing on issues related to agriculture, water resources, and healthcare. He is known for his bipartisan approach and has worked on initiatives to support the Central Valley's agricultural community.

Quotes by year · 2013–2026522 total · peak 2023 (103)
2013: 35 quotes2014: 55 quotes2015: 31 quotes2016: 59 quotes2017: 52 quotes2018: 39 quotes2021: 39 quotes2022: 60 quotes2023: 103 quotes2024: 32 quotes2025: 9 quotes2026: 8 quotes

★ Featured Quote

September 7, 2026

And you are seeing him run on these same kind of policies.

— David Valadao

Sep 6, 2026

I’ll let history decide on how to interpret anything I’ve done.

abcnews.com
Sep 6, 2026

Many of his constituents are immigrants that fled countries with socialist-leaning governments and you are seeing him run on these same kind of policies.

abcnews.com
Sep 6, 2026

I’ve won in these types of races. I can win again.

abcnews.com
Jul 31, 2026

When you look at work requirements and you drive across the Central Valley, I represent a lot of very hardworking people that are out there picking grapes, working on farms, working oil fields in the hot sun, and the idea that there are…

huffpost.com
Jun 6, 2026

The bipartisan SUPER BUGS Act strengthens coordination with our international partners to accelerate new treatments and tools to combat drug-resistant pathogens.

levin.house.gov
May 27, 2026

In the Central Valley, we see firsthand the growing threat of superbugs like Valley Fever, which are becoming harder to treat.

levin.house.gov
Jul 7, 2025

Protecting Medicaid is essential for the vulnerable constituents we were elected to represent.

nbcnews.com
Jul 3, 2025

Protecting Medicaid is essential for the vulnerable constituents we were elected to represent. Therefore, we cannot support a final bill that threatens access to coverage or jeopardizes the stability of our hospitals and providers.

nbcnews.com
Jul 1, 2025

I've been clear from the start that I will not support a final reconciliation bill that makes harmful cuts to Medicaid.

nbcnews.com
Jun 28, 2025

President Trump was clear when he said to root out our waste, fraud, and abuse without cutting Medicaid and I wholeheartedly agree.

thehill.com
Jun 28, 2025

I support the reasonable provisions in H.R. 1 that protect Medicaid’s long-term viability and ensure the program continues to serve our most vulnerable, but I will not support a final bill that eliminates vital funding streams our…

thehill.com
Jun 24, 2025

Protecting Medicaid is essential for the vulnerable constituents we were elected to represent.

nbcnews.com
Jun 9, 2025

Concerned about ongoing ICE operations

nbcnews.com
Mar 31, 2025

It incorporates the FBI and Homeland Security.

nbcnews.com
Mar 4, 2025

No one should have to choose between love and financial security, yet outdated SSI rules unfairly penalize married individuals with disabilities.

newsweek.com
Jul 11, 2024

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Texas will be postponed. Amendment No. 4 Offered by Mr. Jackson of Texas The Acting CHAIR…

govinfo.gov
Jul 11, 2024

Again, I think it is important to remind folks at home watching that these are all-electric vehicles in the building. So for the 33,000 people who required shuttle assistance to get around the Capitol, elderly and disabled people who…

govinfo.gov
Jul 11, 2024

I urge my colleagues to support this bill, and I yield back the balance of my time.

govinfo.gov
May 7, 2024

That is--and the mention of the cartels, that is something I think a lot of people forget to mention.

congress.gov
May 7, 2024

The issue at our southern border is complex, but one aspect that demands urgent attention is the influx of illicit drugs, particularly fentanyl.

congress.gov
Apr 29, 2024

If there is something we need to be doing more from the legislative side, obviously, we want to be active on that front.

congress.gov
Apr 29, 2024

Unfortunately, these awards have failed to reduce the number of people experiencing homelessness.

congress.gov
Apr 29, 2024

I never thought I would say this, but California is doing something positive and market driven when it comes to affordable housing.

congress.gov

Politicians like David Valadao