Political Quotes

Maxine Waters

The Public Record

Maxine Moore Waters is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for California's 43rd congressional district since 2013. A member of the Democratic Party, she previously represented California's 35th congressional district from 1991 to 2013. Waters is known for her outspoken views on various issues, including economic justice, civil rights, and government accountability. Throughout her career, she has been a strong advocate for policies aimed at addressing systemic inequalities and has played a significant role in discussions surrounding healthcare and financial reform.

Quotes by year · 199420262,288 total · peak 2019 (263)
1994: 9 quotes1995: 11 quotes1996: 32 quotes1997: 35 quotes1998: 24 quotes1999: 19 quotes2001: 30 quotes2002: 26 quotes2003: 33 quotes2004: 1 quote2006: 2 quotes2008: 12 quotes2009: 109 quotes2010: 36 quotes2011: 132 quotes2012: 96 quotes2013: 138 quotes2014: 122 quotes2015: 98 quotes2016: 74 quotes2017: 85 quotes2018: 65 quotes2019: 263 quotes2020: 170 quotes2021: 225 quotes2022: 102 quotes2023: 142 quotes2024: 135 quotes2025: 51 quotes2026: 11 quotes
Aug 19, 2020

I think that they're going to take this nation forward, that the campaign is going to be a good, strong campaign. And I think they're going to lead us to victory.

msnbc.com
Aug 19, 2020

This president has taken the position that he's immune from prosecution, he's immune from being indicted, and he basically can do whatever he wants to do.

msnbc.com
Aug 19, 2020

No one is above the law.

msnbc.com
Aug 19, 2020

But he's indicated in everything that he's done he doesn't care about the law, he doesn't care about the Constitution.

msnbc.com
Aug 19, 2020

I mean, an African-American woman who's been chosen to run as vice president is very exciting.

msnbc.com
Aug 19, 2020

Oh, Kamala Harris did a wonderful thing last night.

msnbc.com
Aug 10, 2020

I am overjoyed. I feel that this historic moment is one that I will savor for many, many years to come.

msnbc.com
Aug 10, 2020

Black women have demonstrated that they're loyal to the Democratic Party. And they have shown that not only will they vote, but they will get out the vote, they will fight for the vote.

msnbc.com
Aug 10, 2020

It's about reform at the public policy level. It's about reform in pay equality.

msnbc.com
Aug 10, 2020

All of those protests that we had was not simply about George Floyd and the fact that he had been killed... It was about inequality. It was about getting rid of racism. It was about changing America and getting rid of the traditions that…

msnbc.com
Aug 5, 2020

I'm not willing to lose one kid when we don't have to.

congress.gov
Aug 5, 2020

what the murder of George Floyd has done is it's just slapped us all in the face at these massive, long-standing, systemic inequities that have existed forever

congress.gov
Jul 30, 2020

It's more than about supplies. It's more than about being able to wash your hands.

congress.gov
Jul 30, 2020

You cannot hand down an answer from the Federal Government that, you know, would absolutely protect these children.

congress.gov
Jul 30, 2020

This is a President who first called the pandemic a hoax.

congress.gov
Jul 30, 2020

So, this is not an expert medical conclusion that we have had documented somewhere?

congress.gov
Jul 30, 2020

I think we need to investigate that answer on cybersecurity.

congress.gov
Jul 30, 2020

This virus is not Democrat or Republican.

congress.gov
Jul 30, 2020

Should a patient be denied access to a potentially life-saving drug like Remdesivir because a hospital was unable to comply with the sudden change in HHS reporting requirements?

congress.gov
Jul 16, 2020

I believe it's important for Congress to do special things in order to provide funds for these on particularly businesses and minority areas.

congress.gov
Jul 16, 2020

I would love to see the Fed and Treasury explore a 13(3), maybe something within the mainstream facility through CDFIs that would be oriented toward these low-and moderate-income neighborhoods and businesses.

congress.gov
Jul 16, 2020

Should we not set aside a percentage of the remaining funds for small businesses that need it most?

congress.gov
Jul 16, 2020

We need to do better than that. This is not going away and too many businesses are suffering.

congress.gov
Jul 16, 2020

I think Mr. Bernanke is correct when he said the localities in our school districts have to be careful.

congress.gov
Jul 16, 2020

Do you think grants would be helpful instead of looking for ways by which to keep your business open and then take back the money?

congress.gov

Politicians like Maxine Waters