Political Quotes

John Fetterman

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John Karl Fetterman is an American politician serving as the junior United States senator from Pennsylvania since January 2023. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously held the position of the 34th lieutenant governor of Pennsylvania from January 2019 to January 2023. Fetterman is known for his progressive stance on various issues, including education and food security.

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  1. If our party ever becomes — and just makes it official — the anti-Israel party, that’s when I would leave because that’s been a moral clarity for me.3 sources2026talkingpointsmemo.com
  2. I don’t know why the president is dragging up all this stuff.2 sources2026theguardian.com
  3. You’re the president. Do something positive – and you are talking about 2020; that’s been settled over six years ago.2 sources2026theguardian.com
  4. It’s deeply unhelpful and that distracts [from] important things, especially like the Iranian war right now.2 sources2026theguardian.com
  5. Upon reflection, the pursuit of those short-term wins clouded the bigger picture and lasting impact of a Senate without the filibuster.2 sources2026talkingpointsmemo.com
  6. AI supremacy and energy dominance underpins our national security.2 sources2026foxnews.com
Aug 23, 2026

China continues to fuel and benefit from our overreaction.

foxnews.com
Aug 23, 2026

I reject the political pandering and hyperbole over data centers or AI doomsdaying.

foxnews.com
Aug 23, 2026

America must lead in the development of AI, otherwise we live under China's rules.

foxnews.com
Aug 23, 2026

AI supremacy and energy dominance underpins our national security.

foxnews.com
Aug 9, 2026

I think I was the only Democrat to support the Trump administration to bomb the Iranian nuclear facilities.

foxnews.com
Aug 9, 2026

The problem is Iran. That’s the problem.

foxnews.com
Aug 9, 2026

I’m proud to stand for America, civilization, democracy, and Israel is our special ally that represents all of that in that region.

foxnews.com
Aug 6, 2026

I can’t ever turn my back to Israel after where it’s at.

huffpost.com
Aug 6, 2026

I’m always gonna stand with Israel.

huffpost.com
Aug 4, 2026

These people sat in a room and said, ‘How much crazy shit can we cram into a platform?’ Like, ‘Yeah, abolish the Senate? Sure, why not. Hey, abolish the presidency? Yeah, sure, why not?’ That’s crazy shit,

vtdigger.org
Aug 3, 2026

Trump’s victory and Republicans taking control of both chambers of Congress quickly showed how chaotic a simple majority vote could be in the Senate.

rollcall.com
Aug 1, 2026

We must hold Russia and its enablers accountable, and stand with Ukraine.

ernst.senate.gov
Jul 31, 2026

I don’t know if the Democratic Party is ‘big tent’ enough for proud, pro-Israel supporters that also strongly reject the warped mutation of democratic socialists now rising in their ranks.

commondreams.org
Jul 28, 2026

Upon reflection, the pursuit of those short-term wins clouded the bigger picture and lasting impact of a Senate without the filibuster.

talkingpointsmemo.com
Jul 28, 2026

Halfway through my first term, I now recognize how important the filibuster is and the state our country would be in without it.

huffpost.com
Jul 28, 2026

I thought ending the filibuster was necessary to deliver results for working families.

talkingpointsmemo.com
Jul 24, 2026

Israel is our special ally, and I'm always proud to stand with Israel.

foxnews.com
Jul 24, 2026

these DSA people are deeply anti-Israel

foxnews.com
Jul 24, 2026

I will always be the last man standing within the Democratic caucus in the Senate that's pro-unapologetically standing for Israel.

foxnews.com
Jul 24, 2026

I would leave the Democratic Party if it were ever to officially become the anti-Israel party.

foxnews.com
Jul 21, 2026

That's my red line in the Democratic party.

foxnews.com
Jul 21, 2026

Look at the people that are winning these primaries right now. They're not just ‘I'm just pro-Palestinian. I am deeply anti-anti-Israel.’

foxnews.com
Jul 21, 2026

You know, humble yourself, Bernie. You know, you just pushed an accused rapist and imploded up in Maine and now you’re pushing, you know, essentially a pro-Hamas candidate that’s been anti-American and deeply anti-Israel.

foxnews.com

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