“I think we can all unequivocally say in 2026, football is not going anywhere.”
“When giant corporations and Wall Street investors buy up all the fire truck manufacturers, it’s a threat to public safety.”
“I want to stop the spread. They are picking homes like you, and I pick tomatoes in the grocery store.”
“It is imperative that FEMA helps communities quickly respond to wildfires and increase their resilience to future wildfire disasters”
“They are picking houses the way you pick tomatoes at the grocery store.”
“Protecting and defending innocent life is and remains important to our Legislature, governor, attorney general and citizens.”

Political Quotes

On the recordApril 20, 2023
There is nothing more important than the Agriculture Committee.
Said by
Peter Welch
Democratic · Vermont
Source
congress.gov

Editor's note · Context

Welch emphasizes the significance of the Agriculture Committee's work.

Share

Share on XShare on FacebookEmail this quote

More from Peter Welch

Jul 23, 2025

Canada understandably is furious and hurt by the way they’ve been treated by the U.S., and that has affected Vermont’s hospitality industry.

cnbc.com
Jun 24, 2026

I’m proud to work across the aisle on this legislation to support investments into developing new, PFAS-free turnout gear that protects firefighters across the country.

heinrich.senate.gov
Jun 14, 2026

Being in the minority is a difficult dynamic for us, but I’m seeing the Republicans start to move a little bit.

abcnews.com
Jun 10, 2026

He’s got a lot of controversies, but that’s been out there.

rollcall.com
View all Peter Welch quotes

Other voices in this conversation