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Marcia Fudge

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Marcia Louise Fudge is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Ohio's 11th congressional district since 2008. A member of the Democratic Party, she has focused on issues related to housing, urban development, and social justice throughout her career. Fudge was appointed as the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development in March 2021, where she has continued to advocate for affordable housing and support for vulnerable populations, including seniors and the homeless. Her legislative efforts often emphasize the importance of prioritizing the needs of the most disadvantaged in society.

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2009: 5 quotes2010: 7 quotes2011: 35 quotes2012: 23 quotes2013: 52 quotes2014: 35 quotes2015: 63 quotes2016: 40 quotes2017: 40 quotes2018: 16 quotes2019: 242 quotes2020: 89 quotes2021: 68 quotes2022: 13 quotes2023: 30 quotes2024: 1 quote
Jan 27, 2021

I kind of look at the disparate impact rule the same way. You know, we do things oftentimes not intending to be discriminatory, but our effect is discriminatory.

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Jan 27, 2021

I have dedicated my entire life to public service and to working to help low-income families, seniors, and communities.

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Jan 27, 2021

I absolutely do believe that counseling is a major part of assisting people, whether it is staying in their homes or continuing to pay their rent.

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Jan 27, 2021

I thank President Biden for nominating me to serve as the 18th Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and will do everything possible to ensure that every American has a roof over their head.

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Jan 27, 2021

Those who are bent on choosing her successor have no decency, they have no honor, they have no integrity.

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Jan 27, 2021

I am looking forward to working with you.

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Jan 27, 2021

I think it is an outstanding option. The cost is about $78,000 to $100,000 a home. It is affordable.

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Jan 27, 2021

I will absolutely take it seriously. I know it is something important to you.

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Jan 27, 2021

I am going to follow the law and follow the rules. You do not ever have to worry about that.

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Jan 27, 2021

Yes, very, very much, and I will be happy, if confirmed, to work with you on it.

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Jan 27, 2021

I think the latter part of my statement is my true feeling. If they do, I do want to listen.

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Jan 27, 2021

They are a disgrace to this Nation.

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Oct 5, 2020

We are going to win this election, the people are going to win the election, because we are going to exercise our right to vote no matter what obstacle you put in our way.

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Oct 5, 2020

There is nothing you can do to kill this democracy. It is bigger than you, it is stronger than you, it is more resilient than you are.

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Oct 5, 2020

I believe that Americans have a real sense of fundamental fairness; they have a sense of what it means to believe in and support the Constitution.

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Oct 5, 2020

We need funding and earmarking for a more robust voter engagement and voter education program for boards of elections.

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Oct 5, 2020

The misinformation being spread in the lead-up to this year's election is a disservice to voters and a danger to our democracy.

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Oct 5, 2020

Every validly cast vote should count. That is democracy.

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Sep 30, 2020

There are opportunities to improve their responsiveness to economic changes faced by farmers...

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Sep 30, 2020

I note specifically your bill 'The Healthy Soil, Resilient Farmers Act of 2020' (H.R. 8057)...

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Sep 30, 2020

The Farmer-Driven Conservation Outcomes Act introduced by Representatives Fudge and Thompson (H.R. 6182)...

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Sep 15, 2020

I have no idea what bill my colleagues are reading. There is nothing in this bill about teachers unions or anything else that they are talking about. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 minutes to the gentlewoman from North Carolina (Ms. Adams), my…

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Sep 15, 2020

I think that we all want commonsense solutions, but as proven by Secretary DeVos, common sense is not always common, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I yield 4\1/2\ minutes to the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Scott), the chair of the Committee on…

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Aug 31, 2020

They are a disgrace to this Nation.

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Aug 31, 2020

Those who are bent on choosing her successor have no decency, they have no honor, they have no integrity.

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