Political Quotes

Diana DeGette

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Diana Louise DeGette is a U.S. Representative for Colorado's 1st congressional district, having served since January 3, 1997. A member of the Democratic Party, she has been a prominent advocate for health care reform and women's rights throughout her tenure in Congress. DeGette has played a significant role in various legislative efforts, particularly in expanding access to health care services. Her work has garnered support from organizations such as the National Association of Community Health Centers.

Quotes by year · 1999–20261,505 total · peak 2019 (352)
1999: 12 quotes2000: 2 quotes2009: 15 quotes2010: 1 quote2011: 130 quotes2012: 65 quotes2013: 93 quotes2014: 87 quotes2015: 106 quotes2016: 89 quotes2017: 83 quotes2018: 107 quotes2019: 352 quotes2020: 107 quotes2021: 168 quotes2022: 12 quotes2023: 53 quotes2026: 23 quotes
Jul 14, 1999

We don't need any more timber roads. Construction of timber roads uses U.S. taxpayer dollars to pay for the business costs of the timber industry, and results in the degradation of soil, water quality and wildlife habitat.

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May 19, 1999

And I cannot support that misuse of power and abuse of the public's trust.

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May 19, 1999

I'm afraid this Conference Agreement would become the supplemental that ate the surplus.

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May 19, 1999

I cannot support the $15 billion funding package proposed in this Conference Agreement for H.R. 1141

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Mar 3, 1999

Congress acted responsibly to reduce government waste last week, voting 419-1 to pass H.R. 436, the Government Waste, Fraud & Error Reduction Act.

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