“Joan Sebastian Guerrero should still be alive.”
“This President needs guardrails, not a blank check”
“I cannot vote to fund an illegal war with no justification, no set goal, and no exit strategy.”
“This cannot be acceptable in America.”
“Federal investment like this can transform lives and economies.”
“Anyone responsible for wrongdoing must be held accountable.”

Political Quotes

Tina Smith

The Public Record

Tina Elizabeth Smith is an American politician serving as the junior United States senator from Minnesota since January 3, 2018. A member of the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party, she has focused on issues such as healthcare, education, and economic equity during her time in office. Smith previously served as the Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota from 2015 to 2018, where she worked on initiatives to improve access to healthcare and support for families and children.

Quotes by year · 2009–2026712 total · peak 2023 (242)
2009: 1 quote2010: 1 quote2012: 1 quote2015: 1 quote2018: 60 quotes2019: 21 quotes2020: 18 quotes2021: 132 quotes2022: 94 quotes2023: 242 quotes2024: 82 quotes2025: 48 quotes2026: 11 quotes
Dec 11, 2018

It has been such a joy to serve on this Committee with you.

congress.gov
Dec 11, 2018

I rise today to talk about some very good news. After months of bipartisan negotiations, the Senate has finally passed the new farm bill. This bill will probably not get as much attention as some other news going on right now in politics…

govinfo.gov
Dec 6, 2018

I ask unanimous consent for Abigail Regitsky, a fellow in my office, to be granted floor privileges for the remainder of this Congress. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

govinfo.gov
Dec 6, 2018

I rise to discuss the urgency of addressing climate change. I will also address the nomination of Mr. Bernard McNamee to be a member of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, which we are debating on the Senate floor today. Recently…

govinfo.gov
Nov 27, 2018

I would urge you to visit it. It is a very impressive facility.

congress.gov
Oct 5, 2018

I thank the Senator from New York for her terrific words this morning. I am so grateful to be here with her today. I rise today to express my opposition to the nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court of the United States…

govinfo.gov
Sep 25, 2018

Thank you very much, Chairman Hoeven.

congress.gov
Sep 12, 2018

This aid package... is at best a small Band-Aid on a very big wound.

congress.gov
Sep 12, 2018

I rise today to join my colleague Senator Whitehouse as he takes to the Senate floor to speak on climate change for the 219th time. Mr. Whitehouse is the Senate leader on climate change, and his foresight, actions, and determination on…

govinfo.gov
Sep 12, 2018

I ask unanimous consent to be allowed to continue with my remarks. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection.

govinfo.gov
Sep 12, 2018

It is desperately needed, and I do not use that word 'desperate' lightly.

congress.gov
Sep 12, 2018

I detect a strong, bipartisan agreement that there is desperation in farm country.

congress.gov

Politicians like Tina Smith