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Delia Ramirez

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Delia Catalina Ramirez is a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, representing Illinois's 3rd congressional district since January 3, 2023. A member of the Democratic Party, she has focused her legislative efforts on immigration reform, healthcare, and education. Ramirez has been an advocate for progressive policies and has worked to amplify the voices of marginalized communities in her district. Her recent statements reflect a commitment to addressing issues of authoritarianism and the importance of democratic values.

Quotes by year · 2015–2026102 total · peak 2023 (49)
2015: 2 quotes2023: 49 quotes2024: 20 quotes2025: 30 quotes2026: 1 quote
Feb 28, 2025

What the American people saw was Trump and Vance behaving in ways that are unbefitting their offices.

commondreams.org
Feb 28, 2025

There is no clearer evidence that Trump and Vance kiss the ring of Vladimir Putin than today's meeting.

commondreams.org
Feb 10, 2025

Compared to other developed countries, the United States has among the worst health care outcomes. That is especially true for communities of color, who confront systemic barriers, biases and neglect when seeking necessary, life-saving…

newsweek.com
Jan 3, 2025

Overall, they are using the rules to make Congress less transparent, less accountable, and less responsive to the needs of the American people.

alternet.org
Jan 3, 2025

In their first order of business, Republicans advanced a legislative package that abuses the power of Congress to persecute trans children athletes, take federal funding away from sanctuary cities like Chicago and Illinois, scapegoat…

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Jan 3, 2025

Speaker Johnson has said that the 119th Congress will be consequential. Today, both in Speaker Johnson's address and in the rules package the Republicans have passed, Republicans have shown us what the consequences of their leadership will…

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Sep 11, 2024

I thank Congressman Bowman for his remarks, and I am committed to working with him here and out of here to ensure that happens. When we talk about the issues that matter most, as Congressman Bowman mentioned, everything from housing to…

govinfo.gov
Sep 11, 2024

I thank Congressman Sarbanes for his remarks. He couldn't have said it more perfectly as we are wrapping up here. I often ask myself what it would look like if money didn't determine elections, if qualifications did, if competency would…

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Sep 11, 2024

Congressman Raskin is absolutely right. We are committed to progress. We are committed to moving forward. We are committed to strengthening our voting rights. We are committed to improving representation. We are committed to campaign…

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Jul 25, 2024

They should shelve their mass deportation BS; I am so tired of it. Let's get to solutions. We should be talking about appropriations. We should be talking about how we make sure that things are working for the American people, instead of…

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Jun 27, 2024

Might I inquire how much time is remaining on both sides. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman from Illinois has 1 minute remaining. The gentleman from Florida has 30 seconds remaining.

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Jun 27, 2024

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 214, strike line 13 and all that follows through page 215, line 22. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to…

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Apr 17, 2024

My colleague is absolutely right--``Ay, Dios mio''; ``Oh, my God''--the rent is too darn high. Today, we heard from Members from California and Congressman Bowman from New York. Mr. Speaker, I now yield to the gentlewoman from Minnesota…

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Apr 15, 2024

Contrary to Republicans' claims of wanting 'immigration the legal way,' this Congress under Republican leadership provided USCIS... with only 33 percent of the funding amount DHS determined it needed for fiscal year 2024.

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Apr 15, 2024

Instead, they have wasted Congressional resources and time on a sham impeachment, do-nothing resolutions, and the persecution of asylum seekers.

congress.gov
Apr 15, 2024

For a whole year, I have heard my colleagues on the other side claim they want an orderly 'legal' immigration system. Yet, over and over again, they have failed to support policies that would do so.

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Apr 12, 2024

What I said 6 months ago couldn't be more true today. I said that we need a permanent cease-fire to save lives and bring lasting peace. Yet, today, over 33,000 Palestinians have been killed, 13,000 children robbed of a future, and 340…

govinfo.gov
Apr 9, 2024

Do you believe in the racist 'great replacement' theory?

congress.gov
Apr 9, 2024

We have an obligation for both communities to ensure that our words build instead of break.

congress.gov
Apr 9, 2024

A dehumanizing rhetoric endangers us all, and we must categorically condemn it.

congress.gov
Mar 12, 2024

We must embrace our values as a Nation without questioning the dignity of our neighbors lives and claims. There are toddlers who have been here their entire life and are now 30 years old. Let's stop acting like we are powerless and pass…

govinfo.gov
Jan 17, 2024

If we are serious about this process and this solution, we would be capable to respect people's humanity and move us to a collaborative approach.

congress.gov
Jan 17, 2024

To heal we have to actually talk about comprehensive immigration reform.

congress.gov
Jan 17, 2024

The pain of Anadith's death requires healing that could be advanced by Congressional action.

congress.gov
Jan 17, 2024

No parent should ever have to go through this loss.

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