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 11, 2025

Yes, you spend money here [Department of Education], because this is our future.

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Mar 11, 2025

Our core mission, as we talk about in schools, is to make sure that every child gets the opportunity to learn. It's in our constitution in Minnesota.

cbsnews.com
Mar 11, 2025

If you just saw in a classroom surrounded by second graders, eager to learn, surrounded by professionals who have dedicated their life and their education to being there for our children and also understanding the science of learning as to…

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Mar 11, 2025

The states can’t totally backfill everything, certainly on education.

nbcnews.com
Mar 11, 2025

Saying she fired half the people but only the bad ones.

usatoday.com
Mar 11, 2025

Linda McMahon might be the most unqualified person to ever speak about public schools in this nation’s history.

usatoday.com
Mar 10, 2025

Minnesota cannot afford Trump’s billionaire-run economy. We have to put a stop to this madness.

usatoday.com
Mar 10, 2025

The first victims of Trump’s trade war? Minnesotans struggling to pay their skyrocketing electric bill.

usatoday.com
Mar 9, 2025

I think we need to name [racism] when it happens.

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

Every generation has to renew the democracy.

vox.com
Mar 9, 2025

We protect the most vulnerable. We protect our gains.

vox.com
Mar 9, 2025

I would rather eat glass than go back to Congress.

vox.com
Mar 9, 2025

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

vox.com
Mar 9, 2025

There’s a primal scream of 'Do something! Do something!'

vox.com
Mar 9, 2025

We needed to be the change.

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

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 3, 2025

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

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