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Raja Krishnamoorthi

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Raja Krishnamoorthi is an American politician and attorney serving as the U.S. Representative for Illinois's 8th congressional district since 2017. A member of the Democratic Party, he has focused on issues such as economic development, education, and healthcare during his time in office. Krishnamoorthi has been an advocate for transparency in government and has emphasized the importance of serving the public interest over personal gain.

Quotes by year · 2017–2026159 total · peak 2021 (39)
2017: 14 quotes2018: 10 quotes2019: 25 quotes2020: 6 quotes2021: 39 quotes2022: 8 quotes2023: 9 quotes2024: 15 quotes2025: 24 quotes2026: 9 quotes
May 15, 2019

Many lenders advertised short-term loans, but they know the truth; their products lock in the average consumers for 11 months.

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May 2, 2019

I thank the gentleman from New York for his excellent remarks. I have no further comments, and I yield back the balance of my time.

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May 2, 2019

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 6, after line 18, insert the following paragraph: (7) Essential in achieving this target is a thriving…

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Apr 30, 2019

I'm proud to stand up for investment in infrastructure because every exit should be one that leads to the future.

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Apr 3, 2019

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 114, line 10, insert after ``or stalking'' the following: ``, including guidelines and best practices…

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Apr 3, 2019

I urge my colleagues to support this amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time.

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Apr 3, 2019

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 109, line 8, insert after ``other components of economic security'' the following ``, including…

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Mar 26, 2019

I would like to commend Congressman Lipinski, Congressmen Rodney Davis, and Raja Krishnamoorthi, who just introduced the Leap Act to further support apprenticeships.

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Mar 11, 2019

This is a statutory problem that needs reform, and I expect the Energy and Commerce Committee, under the leadership of Chairman Frank Pallone, will focus like a laser on that problem to protect consumers.

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Jan 15, 2019

I rise on Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday to urge passage of H. Res. 41 and to reject white nationalism and supremacy in all its forms. I applaud both sides for taking up this resolution in support of rejecting white nationalism. But…

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Jun 6, 2018

I thank Mr. Shuster for his support. Just this morning, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that there are currently more job openings than people looking for work. This amendment is an important step to closing the skills gap, and I…

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Jun 6, 2018

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 36, line 23, strike ``and''. Page 36, after line 23, insert the following (and renumber the subsequent…

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May 21, 2018

Our First Amendment protections are among our most cherished rights, and I think everybody in this room knows that.

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May 21, 2018

Facts don't care about your feelings. And as Justice Brandeis told us, the answer to bad speech is more speech.

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May 21, 2018

Free speech does not mean the right to be free from criticism.

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May 21, 2018

The most important indication of bias is your own feelings. Real objective standard there, Mr. Raskin, right?

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May 21, 2018

There is a clear and present danger facing colleges and universities across the Nation making peaceful disagreement difficult.

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May 7, 2018

I have no further speakers. I strongly urge the passage of H.R. 4840, and I yield back the balance of my time.

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May 7, 2018

I would like to thank Congressman Russell for those eloquent words and thank him for his service to our country as a veteran, as well, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I have no further speakers. I urge the passage of H.R. 4574, and I yield back…

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May 7, 2018

I have no further speakers. I urge the passage of H.R. 4722, and I yield back the balance of my time.

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Oct 23, 2017

It appears that they are actively undermining programs to help my constituents afford quality health insurance.

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Feb 28, 2017

The SCRUB Act should not have the ability to review regulations and rules that were developed by local people with local concerns in mind. Mr. Chairman, I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the…

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Feb 28, 2017

These particular rules and regulations were crafted carefully at the local level, and I believe very strongly that this commission, which is a Federal commission, should not somehow upset the balance that has been achieved through local…

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Feb 28, 2017

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 31, after line 24, add the following new title (and update the table of contents accordingly): TITLE…

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Feb 28, 2017

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Illinois will be postponed. Amendment No. 7 Offered by Mr. Krishnamoorthi The Acting CHAIR…

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