Political Quotes

Jeanne Shaheen

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Jeanne Shaheen is an American politician serving as the senior United States senator from New Hampshire, a position she has held since January 3, 2009. A member of the Democratic Party, she is the first woman to be elected governor of New Hampshire, serving from 1997 to 2003. During her tenure in the Senate, Shaheen has focused on issues such as healthcare, education, and national security, often advocating for policies that support working families and promote economic growth.

Quotes by year · 2004–20263,665 total · peak 2017 (361)
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  1. Congress expects the State Department to invest resources to advance human rights, democratic institutions, civil society, freedom of expression and worker rights.3 sources2026propublica.org
  2. These awards suggest that the Department intends to select awardees for federal funding based on their political ideology, not in the interest of American taxpayers or national security.3 sources2026propublica.org
Oct 12, 2026

So there's bipartisan support for Ukraine. And hopefully our Republican colleagues, if they take a shellacking in November, will be willing to stand up to the president.

npr.org
Oct 12, 2026

There is not. And what the president continues to deny is that the only way to get Vladimir Putin to come to the table and seriously negotiate on Ukraine is for the United States and Europe to continue to put pressure on him.

npr.org
Oct 12, 2026

The fact is, again, the president is looking for a scapegoat because he's in trouble with the American people because he's not done what he promised to do.

npr.org
Oct 8, 2026

On this visit, Senator Durbin and I will meet with officials, young leaders and civil society representatives to discuss security, economic opportunity and their countries’ relationships with the United States.

durbin.senate.gov
Sep 23, 2026

Despite asking for tens of billions of additional taxpayer dollars, you have so far failed to provide basic information on how this money has and will be spent.

hassan.senate.gov
Sep 23, 2026

We write regarding the Department of Defense’s failure to provide the American people with basic information about the war with Iran and its cost to taxpayers, even as the human costs of this war rise.

hassan.senate.gov
Sep 22, 2026

This is not only the right thing to do, but it’s an opportunity for us to provide some relief for so many families who are really struggling with high costs.

newhampshirebulletin.com
Sep 10, 2026

His tariffs will squeeze our states’ small businesses harder and drive costs up for working families.

thestar.com
Sep 9, 2026

I’m so proud that Stefany is answering the call to serve the district she was born and raised in, where she has started a business, worked on the Portsmouth City Council and advocated for affordable health care and clean water.

foxnews.com
Aug 12, 2026

I’m proud to join this bipartisan effort that will cut administrative red tape, save money and make it easier for the Coast Guard to effectively collaborate with the coastal communities it protects.

murphy.senate.gov
Aug 9, 2026

The high rate of suicide among construction workers should be alarming to us all.

warner.senate.gov
Aug 8, 2026

For the first time in decades, Lebanon has a real chance to reclaim its sovereignty, disarm Hezbollah and break free from Iran’s malign influence, but success depends on sustained American support.

lankford.senate.gov
Aug 8, 2026

If we can’t shut down the funding for the war machine that Russia is using against Ukraine, then they’re going to keep at it.

huffpost.com
Aug 7, 2026

From search and rescue to securing U.S. coasts and waters to ensuring marine environmental protection, the Coast Guard is critical to making New England’s shores and waterways safer.

murphy.senate.gov
Aug 7, 2026

It’s outrageous the Administration would try to shortchange our troops and their families from receiving the full benefits that they have earned through service and sacrifice.

duckworth.senate.gov
Aug 6, 2026

I have heard from hundreds of my constituents in New Hampshire about this Administration’s moves to dismantle the Department of Education, and they’re concerned about what would happen—particularly for our young children with disabilities.

hirono.senate.gov
Aug 5, 2026

The authorities in Caracas must immediately and unconditionally release all remaining political prisoners and guarantee that all political actors, including María Corina Machado, can safely return and freely participate in political…

cruz.senate.gov
Aug 5, 2026

A credible democratic transition is only attainable when the Venezuelan people are free to decide Venezuela’s future, yet the Delcy Rodríguez regime has failed to take meaningful actions toward holding elections and restoring democratic…

cruz.senate.gov
Aug 5, 2026

Honoring Harriet Tubman on our nation's currency is an important recognition of her legacy and we urge you to reconsider.

vanhollen.senate.gov
Aug 2, 2026

The cost of [the] United States response is approaching $1 billion," they wrote. "Investment now in voluntary family planning is fiscally rational in addition to being morally urgent.

foxnews.com
Jul 31, 2026

Our fighting force is stronger when any American – regardless of their gender – can meet the toughest military standards in the world.

hirono.senate.gov
Jul 31, 2026

What an embarrassment. This is what happens when the US Department of State fires career experts and tries to have AI conduct diplomacy.

commondreams.org
Jul 31, 2026

This is our best opportunity to support Ukraine. We are defending not just their country but the rest of Europe from an increasingly aggressive Russia.

huffpost.com
Jul 26, 2026

This legislation would level tough new sanctions on Russia and choke off key export markets for the energy it sells to fund its war machine.

ernst.senate.gov

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