Political Quotes

Rashida Tlaib

The Public Record

Rashida Tlaib is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Michigan's 13th congressional district since January 3, 2019. A member of the Democratic Party, Tlaib is known for her progressive policies and advocacy for social justice. She is one of the first two Muslim women elected to Congress and has been a vocal advocate for issues such as affordable housing, environmental justice, and healthcare reform. Tlaib has also been involved in efforts to address systemic racism and economic inequality.

Quotes by year · 201920261,803 total · peak 2019 (578)
2019: 578 quotes2020: 237 quotes2021: 254 quotes2022: 267 quotes2023: 172 quotes2024: 179 quotes2025: 98 quotes2026: 18 quotes
Sep 3, 2019

We call that sustainability. We don't want trinkets. We want sustainability.

congress.gov
Sep 3, 2019

I know in my district, in the 13th Congressional District, we have lost more Black homeownership than anywhere in the country.

congress.gov
Sep 3, 2019

There is a huge racial wealth gap in our country.

congress.gov
Sep 3, 2019

Well, you are not working with us. That is discrimination. You are not allowed to do that in the United States of America. It is prohibited.

congress.gov
Aug 1, 2019

I want to thank you so much, Chairman Green, and, of course, our incredible Financial Services Committee Chairwoman, Maxine Waters, for agreeing to bring Congress to Detroit.

congress.gov
Aug 1, 2019

Thank you. So right now, I know about 65,000 foreclosures--this is for you, Ted--65,000 properties in foreclosure in 2019.

congress.gov
Aug 1, 2019

There are a lot of misconceptions out there.

congress.gov
Aug 1, 2019

Michigan suffered the steepest decline in Black home ownership.

congress.gov
Aug 1, 2019

The majority of loans are still going to white families who are moving into Detroit versus Black families.

congress.gov
Aug 1, 2019

the one issue that came up during the tour, Ted, is specifically around this move for community groups, who are so tired of trying to deal with the banks or trying to get the Federal Government to do something, that they are now creating…

congress.gov
Aug 1, 2019

I have been really a big critic of just not feeling like the enforcement is there.

congress.gov
Aug 1, 2019

I do want to thank, also, our incredible colleague, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia, for traveling all the way from Texas to come here.

congress.gov

Politicians like Rashida Tlaib