“I think we can all unequivocally say in 2026, football is not going anywhere.”
“When giant corporations and Wall Street investors buy up all the fire truck manufacturers, it’s a threat to public safety.”
“I want to stop the spread. They are picking homes like you, and I pick tomatoes in the grocery store.”
“It is imperative that FEMA helps communities quickly respond to wildfires and increase their resilience to future wildfire disasters”
“They are picking houses the way you pick tomatoes at the grocery store.”
“Protecting and defending innocent life is and remains important to our Legislature, governor, attorney general and citizens.”

Political Quotes

Rashida Tlaib

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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 · 2019–20261,803 total · peak 2019 (578)
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Jun 24, 2019

I think it is really critical the GAO includes this in their review and making sure we hold them accountable

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Jun 24, 2019

My residents in Dearborn Heights need more help than that to rebuild after their homes flooded.

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Jun 24, 2019

I think the humanitarian crisis is real. The number of children that are in our care and increasingly becoming very aware that it is becoming a public health crisis as well.

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Jun 24, 2019

I do not allow anybody to think it is normal to mislead. It is the same thing as lying.

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Jun 24, 2019

I think the humanitarian crisis is real.

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Jun 24, 2019

The system breaks down when the Federal Government refuses to do their job.

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Jun 24, 2019

FEMA pretending climate change does not exist is not an action plan.

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Jun 24, 2019

Back in Michigan's 13th congressional district that I proudly represent, we know climate change is happening.

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Jun 24, 2019

this is part of the course of this administration and the White House and the fossil fuel dark money groups conspiring to deny reality

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Jun 24, 2019

An agency tasked with responding to natural weather-related disasters cannot remove all references to changes in climate.

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Jun 24, 2019

This is a private company. Correct?

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