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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.

Quotes by year · 2009–20261,047 total · peak 2025 (241)
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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
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

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

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

theguardian.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

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

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

cbsnews.com
Jun 7, 2026

The big issue that Maine voters were talking about… the war that's increasing gas prices, the lack of health care.

cbsnews.com
Jun 7, 2026

I have zero tolerance for that. I led the fight against the Epstein class, which has been a cover-up for sexual abuse with Thomas Massie.

cbsnews.com
Jun 7, 2026

The primary campaign, I mean, it's been a year of campaigning that he has, that he has had.

cbsnews.com
Jun 7, 2026

Graham Platner is running to stop it. That is the big issue that Maine voters were talking about, the war that's increasing gas prices, the lack of healthcare.

cbsnews.com
Jun 7, 2026

The Maine voters are saying, look, let's give him some grace, and his focus is stopping these wars.

cbsnews.com
Jun 7, 2026

If there was any evidence that comes out that there is actual domestic violence or assault, I have zero tolerance for that.

cbsnews.com
Jun 7, 2026

What it should tell us is we broke a lot of people in this country by sending people to Iraq.

cbsnews.com
Jun 7, 2026

This Iran war is an illegal war, immoral war, an unstrategic war.

cbsnews.com
Jun 7, 2026

The big issue for voters, in my view, is, are you for these wars, are you for taxing billionaires? Are you for national health insurance?

cbsnews.com
Jun 7, 2026

Susan Collins sent people to Iraq, and now on the 100th day of a war in Iran, we're breaking more people.

cbsnews.com
Jun 7, 2026

They should not attack her. They should not attack the New York Times reporters who wrote the story.

cbsnews.com
Jun 7, 2026

We should focus on acknowledging it was misogynistic, acknowledging it was wrong, moving on with redemption, and then focusing on his issues, which are stopping the war, taking on the billionaire class.

cbsnews.com
Jun 7, 2026

His actions were misogynistic, they were shameful, they were wrong, but they didn't come as a surprise to a lot of the folks in Maine.

cbsnews.com
Jun 7, 2026

The gas prices are through the roof. And why is Platner in the race? Because he's saying, stop these foreign wars.

cbsnews.com
Jun 7, 2026

I don't believe PTSD should be an excuse for bad behavior. But we do need to recognize the toll these wars are taking on people.

cbsnews.com
Jun 7, 2026

I believe her. I think Graham acted shamefully, and he acted, as 'The New York Times' characterized it, as a toxic relationship.

cbsnews.com
Jun 7, 2026

We should not be attacking the women who came forward. We should not be attacking the journalists.

cbsnews.com
Jun 7, 2026

His actions were misogynistic, they were shameful, they were wrong.

cbsnews.com

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