Political Quotes

Ro Khanna

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Ro Khanna is an American politician and attorney currently serving as the U.S. Representative for California's 17th congressional district, a position he has held since January 3, 2017. A member of the Democratic Party, Khanna has focused on issues such as technology, economic justice, and transparency in government. He has been an advocate for progressive policies, including tax reform aimed at wealth inequality and increased accountability for corporations.

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Jun 27, 2026

There needs to be accountability for Elon Musk.

foxnews.com
Jun 27, 2026

I’ll give the survivors credit, but I did coin the phrase ‘Epstein class’ because they’re a group of rich and powerful people who are not playing by the rules, and it offends the sense that we have one tier of justice.

salon.com
Jun 26, 2026

This issue couldn’t be more simple. There are 250 billionaires in a state of 40 million people. What we’re saying is, tax these 250 billionaires so that millions of Californians can have healthcare.

commondreams.org
Jun 26, 2026

There are 250 billionaires in a state of 40 million people.

commondreams.org
Jun 26, 2026

What we’re saying is, tax these 250 billionaires so that millions of Californians can have healthcare.

commondreams.org
Jun 26, 2026

Thanks to [Phang's] tireless work, we're one step closer to the full release of the Epstein files and getting survivors the justice they've long deserved.

commondreams.org
Jun 24, 2026

I’m proud to endorse Elijah Manley, the only progressive in this race.

floridaphoenix.com
Jun 24, 2026

My proposals will help lower gas prices by taking on corporate profiteering. They put working and middle-class Americans first.

dailycaller.com
Jun 24, 2026

It’s not pleasant to have the world’s richest person with the biggest platform on X go say you should be in prison and that he’s going to sue you, and then I’m a liar. I’m taking on the richest person in the world.

huffpost.com
Jun 24, 2026

I hope Musk would have an actual debate instead of simply suing him.

huffpost.com
Jun 24, 2026

I challenge him to a debate … do it on CNN, do it on CNBC, do it at a university, he can pick the setting and let’s debate what happened at DOGE. Let’s debate why I’m for a wealth tax.

huffpost.com
Jun 17, 2026

I’m proud to be the first member of Congress to sign the PEACE Pledge to reject campaign contributions and political support from AIPAC, DMFI, and other groups that promote unconditional support for Israel.

theintercept.com
Jun 17, 2026

Groups like AIPAC are pouring money into our elections and are influencing policies that undermine human rights.

theintercept.com
Jun 13, 2026

“It is worth spending the resources to get the vast majority of the vote counted within 48 hours,”

theatlantic.com
Jun 12, 2026

Establishing the Foreign Investment Review Authority (FIRA) would empower the U.S. government with the tools it needs to ensure investment commitments negotiated by the President benefit working Americans and never our economic…

baldwin.senate.gov
Jun 12, 2026

It is worth spending the resources to get the vast majority of the vote counted within 48 hours.

theatlantic.com
Jun 8, 2026

I don't think our side should be attacking her, and I appreciate her courage in coming forward.

cbsnews.com
Jun 8, 2026

Obviously, look, if there was evidence of violence, I would not support him. If there was evidence of sexual assault, I'd have zero support for him.

cbsnews.com
Jun 8, 2026

They said there was no harm, no injury. There was toxicity, and there was verbal intimidation, which I condemn.

cbsnews.com
Jun 8, 2026

I don’t think our side should be attacking her, and I appreciate her courage from coming forward.

theguardian.com
Jun 8, 2026

They knew that he had these chapters and predicted they are willing to extend him grace and redemption, and they’re focused now on what he’s running for.

theguardian.com
Jun 8, 2026

Well, it depends what … Obviously, if there was any evidence that comes out that there is actual domestic violence or assault, I have zero tolerance for that.

theguardian.com
Jun 8, 2026

Congress should not deepen military integration with Israel at a time when lawmakers are increasingly questioning the future of the U.S.–Israel relationship.

theintercept.com

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