Political Quotes

Gwen Moore: Averages are not a good thing. They are damn statistics.

On the recordDecember 8, 2009
Averages are not a good thing. They are damn statistics.
Said by
Gwen Moore
Democratic · Wisconsin

Editor's note · Context

Moore criticizes the use of averages in discussing poverty statistics.

Share

More from Gwen Moore

Jan 12, 2026

These programs are not without need of reform. However, reauthorization is crucial to the economic growth and stability and to protect our economic security and interests in our hemisphere. Mr. Speaker, I urge support of this legislation.

govinfo.gov
Apr 24, 2025

I am very alarmed at this increasingly lawless action of the Trump administration.

commondreams.org
Feb 11, 2025

I took the following oath my 20th year in Congress. I will read it and remind you, Mr. Speaker, of this oath of office: I do solemnly swear that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign…

govinfo.gov
Jan 13, 2026

In the middle of the shutdown, was it true that the Trump administration tried to fire nearly everyone in the Department of Education's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services?

govinfo.gov

Other voices in this conversation