Political Quotes

“Mr. Chairman, I rise today in support of H.R. 1 because I want America to live up to its democratic principles, and that means having a government that really is for the people and not just for those with the means. This bill is about ensuring that all voters, regardless of ZIP Code, race, or party, can participate in our democracy. I am proud that H.R. 1 includes a bill I introduced, the Same-Day Voter Registration Act, which will increase access to the ballot box across the country. Same-day registration already exists in 17 States and the District of Columbia. In those locations, more people, not fewer, participate in elections. I spent nearly two decades organizing to make sure New Mexicans, including those in Indian Country and in rural America, have access to our democracy. This commonsense provision gets rid of arbitrary registration deadlines, which often fall long before the real time needed to process voter registration applications. Same-day voter registration is one of many provisions in H.R. 1 that will make elections more accessible.”