Political Quotes

Tim Walz

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Tim Walz is an American politician serving as the 41st governor of Minnesota since January 2019. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously represented Minnesota's 1st congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2007 to 2019. During his time in Congress, Walz focused on issues such as veterans' affairs, education, and healthcare, advocating for policies that support working families and rural communities.

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Mar 9, 2025

I would rather eat glass than go back to Congress.

vox.com
Mar 9, 2025

I think it’s the people who are out there. I think it’s the working class.

vox.com
Mar 9, 2025

We protect the most vulnerable. We protect our gains.

vox.com
Mar 9, 2025

Every generation has to renew the democracy.

vox.com
Mar 9, 2025

The road to authoritarianism is littered with people saying, 'You’re overreacting.'

vox.com
Mar 7, 2025

Trump makes people feel like 'part of something'

foxnews.com
Mar 6, 2025

The idea also floated by Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz.

msnbc.com
Mar 6, 2025

This idea was also floated by Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz.

msnbc.com
Mar 6, 2025

We should host town halls in GOP-held districts.

msnbc.com
Mar 5, 2025

If the Trump administration turned you away, Minnesota wants you.

newsweek.com
Mar 4, 2025

Higher costs aren’t the only consequence of Trump’s trade wars.

apnews.com
Mar 3, 2025

Well, I had a friend tell me, ‘Never turn down a job you haven’t been offered.’

foxnews.com
Mar 3, 2025

If your congressman refuses to meet, I'll come host an event in their district to help local Democrats beat 'em.

commondreams.org
Mar 3, 2025

If your Republican representative won't meet with you because their agenda is so unpopular, maybe a Democrat will.

commondreams.org
Mar 2, 2025

I still struggle with it. It was my job to get this one.

cbsnews.com
Mar 2, 2025

I think right now, we'll get through this legislative session and I think if you see numbers like this, and you see the public being there, and I feel like I'm able to do the job, I think I would look at it.

cbsnews.com
Mar 2, 2025

I don't think you should have ambition. I think you should have a desire to do it if you're asked to serve.

cbsnews.com
Mar 2, 2025

I'll do whatever it takes. I certainly wouldn't be arrogant enough to think that it needs to be me.

cbsnews.com
Mar 2, 2025

An old White guy who ran for vice president, you'll land on your feet pretty well. But I still struggle with it.

cbsnews.com
Mar 2, 2025

I didn't prepare my life to be in these jobs, but my life prepared me well.

newsweek.com
Mar 2, 2025

But I worry about people who have ambition for elected office. I don't think you should have ambition.

cbsnews.com
Mar 2, 2025

I think we keep looking for this charismatic leader that was going to rise and lead us out of this.

newsweek.com
Mar 2, 2025

It was clear that [former Vice President Kamala Harris] was the top of the ticket, and my job was there to support her.

newsweek.com
Mar 2, 2025

I think, as a party, we just need to do a better job of connecting.

newsweek.com
Mar 2, 2025

I've always said this: I didn't prepare my life to be in these jobs, but my life prepared me well.

newsweek.com

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