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Pramila Jayapal

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Pramila Jayapal is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Washington's 7th congressional district since 2017. A member of the Democratic Party, she is notable for being the first South Asian woman elected to the U.S. Congress. Throughout her tenure, Jayapal has focused on issues such as healthcare reform, immigration, and social justice, advocating for policies that aim to improve the lives of her constituents and promote equity across the nation.

Quotes by year · 2017–20261,305 total · peak 2021 (350)
2017: 63 quotes2018: 39 quotes2019: 297 quotes2020: 110 quotes2021: 350 quotes2022: 106 quotes2023: 159 quotes2024: 59 quotes2025: 60 quotes2026: 62 quotes
Jun 10, 2026

Let a process play out, and let’s let a lot of good people jump in, and let’s see where we are before putting our thumb on the scale.

washingtonexaminer.com
Jun 9, 2026

It's essentially targeting an organization to make an example of them and call them out when they have been the leader in taking on antisemitism and taking on white nationalism.

foxnews.com
Jun 9, 2026

I just think that this is really misplaced and misguided.

foxnews.com
Jun 6, 2026

In nearly every part of American life, giant corporations, Wall Street investors, greedy billionaires, and other special interests are squeezing every last dollar they can out of working families.

murphy.senate.gov
Jun 4, 2026

Every day that this war continues is a violation of our Constitution.

commondreams.org
Jun 4, 2026

The simple truth is that the American people are paying the price for Trump’s lawlessness.

commondreams.org
Jun 4, 2026

Waged with absolutely no imminent threat and no endgame, this war has already killed 13 US service members and injured many more; killed thousands of civilians in Iran and Lebanon, and displaced millions more; wasted billions in US…

commondreams.org
Jun 4, 2026

Since President Trump’s illegal war of choice on Iran began, I have been extremely clear over and over again that Congress alone has the power to declare war.

commondreams.org
May 28, 2026

Libraries and library staff facilitate our access to information, provide lifesaving social resources, and host critical educational programming — making communities more thriving in every community across this country.

hirono.senate.gov
May 27, 2026

Libraries and library staff facilitate our access to information, provide lifesaving social resources, and host critical educational programming — making communities more thriving in every community across this country.

hirono.senate.gov
May 27, 2026

As someone who came to this country alone at 16 with nothing in my pockets, I deeply understand the unique challenges in the US education system that immigrant communities face. Our students deserve visibility at all levels.

hirono.senate.gov
Apr 16, 2026

What I would propose is that we actually pass this bill and then come together and think of a transition where we can now train Americans so they can get those jobs, give them a green card until that time comes, and protect our economy. I…

govinfo.gov
Sep 11, 2025

In just 19 days, government funding expires. Right now, Americans across the country face rural hospitals that are closing, higher prices for back-to-school supplies, and double-digit increases in healthcare premiums. What is the…

govinfo.gov
Aug 27, 2025

The United States continues to be the only country where school shootings are a regular occurrence.

commondreams.org
Jul 18, 2025

If we want to actually cut spending—this is a good spot to start. Not by kicking 17 million Americans off their healthcare.

commondreams.org
Jul 16, 2025

I think he is hiding something and he’s just pouring fuel on the fire.

breitbart.com
Jul 16, 2025

Absolutely. We think that the files should be released. We should have testimony from Maxwell.

breitbart.com
Jul 3, 2025

The White House owes an apology to the American people for what they are doing.

nypost.com
Jul 3, 2025

I never in a million years thought that that is something that I would see here in America.

nypost.com
Jul 3, 2025

What is deranged and cruel and outrageous is that, literally, we are seeing ICE agents, I assume they‘re ICE agents. They say they are. They don‘t have any identification. They‘re wearing masks. They‘re in plain clothes. They are coming…

nypost.com
Jul 3, 2025

We can’t end up with Medicare Advantage for All, we need Medicare for All, and we need your organizing, your mobilizing, and your collective power to fight back against the giant insurance companies.

commondreams.org
Jun 27, 2025

The budget ... kicks 16 million Americans off of healthcare and cuts SNAP benefits by $300 billion.

democracynow.org
Jun 27, 2025

The government is using every way, whether it’s cracking down on free speech ... or using this wartime authority of the Alien Enemies Act.

democracynow.org
Jun 27, 2025

This is an attack by the Trump administration on every part of the legal immigration system as we know it.

democracynow.org

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