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Josh Gottheimer

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Josh Gottheimer is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for New Jersey's 5th congressional district since January 3, 2017. A member of the Democratic Party, he has focused on issues such as bipartisan cooperation, economic growth, and public safety. Gottheimer has been an advocate for various initiatives, including infrastructure improvements and healthcare access. He has also emphasized the importance of addressing the needs of his constituents in New Jersey.

Quotes by year · 20172026388 total · peak 2021 (66)
2017: 2 quotes2018: 2 quotes2019: 53 quotes2020: 45 quotes2021: 66 quotes2022: 60 quotes2023: 58 quotes2024: 27 quotes2025: 39 quotes2026: 36 quotes
Mar 22, 2021

It is high time we fought back against these moocher States that put this into place.

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Mar 22, 2021

I was thrilled about that, obviously. It was something I fought hard for, the $10 billion fund for broadband.

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Mar 16, 2021

If I can ask, as head of the Department of Homeland Security, do you agree that racially- and ethnically-motivated violent extremists present one of the greatest threats to our safety and security as Americans?

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Mar 16, 2021

In my home State in New Jersey, the Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness has been warning of the threat of militia extremist groups for several years now.

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Feb 23, 2021

We need to keep up the pressure until we can fully deploy vaccines across the country to help us safely reopen.

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Feb 23, 2021

My piece of legislation, the Masks for Students Act, which passed the House unanimously last Congress, and a part of FEMA Assistance Relief Act, will require FEMA to reimburse school districts for the cost of masks.

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Feb 23, 2021

COVID-19 has taken an immense toll on northern New Jersey where I represent.

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Feb 23, 2021

I was deeply encouraged when the President recently announced that there will be an increased flow of vaccine doses.

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Feb 3, 2021

the election was not stolen from credible voices, that reduces the vulnerable and reduces then the pool from which perhaps, you know, people get recruited into a Proud Boys or Boogaloo Bois or a neo-Nazi group.

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Feb 3, 2021

In the wake of the unprecedented terrorist attack on the Capitol, we have seen detailed reports... of the involvement of despicable and dangerous extremist groups.

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Jan 6, 2021

I thank my friend for yielding and for standing with me and with all of us. Tom Reed is my co-chair of the Problem Solvers Caucus. He is a Republican, and I am a Democrat. When it comes to policy views, we often disagree. But at the end of…

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Dec 21, 2020

They said it couldn't be done, that Democrats and Republicans could actually come together, not only in the House, but in the Senate, too, and pass a COVID-19 emergency relief package. But, finally, after 9 months, it is about to happen…

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Dec 1, 2020

It would be unconscionable for any party to walk away from so many who are hurting right now.

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Dec 1, 2020

We are obviously in the lame duck session of Congress. The American people have waited long enough.

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Dec 1, 2020

We can't go home from Washington, given what is going on, without risking a double-dip recession.

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Dec 1, 2020

It is intended to be a critical downpayment to get through the next months.

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Dec 1, 2020

I think that is a worthy place for you to look, in terms of where support might be appropriate.

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Dec 1, 2020

The American people have waited long enough. Our families, our businesses, and our communities are all suffering.

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Sep 16, 2020

Now is not the time, clearly, to place bets, during a public health crisis, on unproven entities that are unprepared to help our nation through this pandemic.

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Sep 9, 2020

without further Federal assistance, he believed the State could have to cut half of the State and local government employees.

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Sep 9, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic caused a global economic crisis, as you all know.

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Jul 30, 2020

I thank Chairman Visclosky for his hard work here. I rise in support of this en bloc package, which contains two amendments I introduced. My first amendment will give all of Congress access to weekly updates on inventory in our Strategic…

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Jul 23, 2020

My fourth amendment would increase investment for the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum's outreach services so more Americans can learn about the history of the Holocaust, anti-Semitism, and other forms of hatred, bigotry, and…

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Jul 23, 2020

I thank the gentlewoman for yielding and for her incredible leadership. I rise in support of this package, which contains two amendments I have introduced. My first amendment addresses the harmful algal blooms impacting many north Jersey…

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Jul 23, 2020

I thank the gentlewoman for yielding. I rise in support of this package, which contains four amendments I introduced. My first amendment supports the family-owned dairy farms, backbones of the rural economy in northwestern New Jersey…

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