Political Quotes

On the recordMay 3, 2023
as the second week of May is Public Service Recognition Week, I wish to recognize the honorable public employees who work tirelessly to provide outstanding service to Oregonians. These men and women, who serve our Nation as Federal, State, Tribal, county, and local government employees work hard to support Oregonians and make our State and our country a great place to live. I would like to acknowledge the important work that public servants do, and I will give just a few examples to illustrate how valuable public service work is. The Oregon Farm Service Agency is dedicated to helping local Oregon farmers with assistance when they face financial risk or a natural disaster, as well as providing funding for conservation programs. Thanks to the efforts of employees at the Oregon Farm Service Agency, countless farmers and their families have been able to sustain their livelihoods through hard times. Oregonians are fortunate to have such committed public servants in the Oregon Farm Service Agency. I would also like to honor the many public service employees that work at the Oregon Social Security offices. Their professionalism and courtesy in serving Oregonians is commendable. Without this work, numerous families could miss out on vital benefits. My staff and I also appreciate these offices' assistance in answering our inquiries on behalf of constituents. The replies we receive have helped me help hundreds of people across Oregon.…
Said by
Ron Wyden
Democratic · Oregon
Source
govinfo.gov
May 3, 2023

Share

More from Ron Wyden

Jul 31, 2026

Today the Finance Committee took an important step towards common sense reforms that will protect taxpayers and modernize the IRS.

wyden.senate.gov
Aug 8, 2026

If Congress passes this bill, members will be condoning the tariff chaos of the last year and a half – and inviting more.

theguardian.com
Aug 28, 2026

RFK’s platform is built on lies and grifts that leave a trail of dead children in their wake. There are consequences for lying to Congress.

theguardian.com
Aug 27, 2026

Oregon’s public universities produce top-tier scientific breakthroughs, and lab discoveries shouldn't sit on a shelf when they could be creating good-paying jobs and growing our local economy.

wyden.senate.gov

Other voices in this conversation