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Famous Quotes By Debbie Stabenow

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So when folks talk about the deficit and leaving the deficit for our children, we will never get out of debt had this country until people get back to work, until they have good-paying jobs, and in between times, we will not move this economy forward until we are helping people be able to keep going in this recession. — Debbie Stabenow

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Privatizing Social Security doesn't make sense, and it's out of step with the fundamental value of ensuring that after a life spent working hard and contributing to the greatness of our nation, every American should have a secure retirement. — Debbie Stabenow

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Climate change is very real. — Debbie Stabenow

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I think the most important issue for all of us is our economy and jobs and creating opportunities for young people to be able to get the education that you need to be able to afford to go to college. — Debbie Stabenow

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I think that we have a number of different health care challenges in our country, and certainly addressing the uninsured is one, and the second is making sure that those with health insurance actually get the care that they assume they'll have available to them if they get sick. — Debbie Stabenow

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The concern right now is that families are paying for insurance, or getting insurance from their employer and trusting that health care will be available for their families. In too many instances now, the care they need isn't available. — Debbie Stabenow

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It's interesting that there are only two groups of people in our country who are not held accountable for their behavior or decisions. One is exempted by the constitution, and that is foreign diplomats. The other, through a loophole, is HMOs. — Debbie Stabenow

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We must continue to be diligent in protecting Americans' civil liberties while preserving critical law enforcement tools we need to keep America safe. — Debbie Stabenow

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You know, in China, they say, come on over, we'll build the plant for you. Of course, then they steal your patents, but the reality is that they are aggressively trying to take our jobs. Every other country is. They know that to have a middle class, you have to make things. — Debbie Stabenow

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The levels of poverty in 1933's rural America were unimaginable to us now. The 1933 Farm Bill, which introduced unprecedented government control over agriculture, was a reaction to the specific problems facing producers at that time. — Debbie Stabenow

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The administration's reckless plan doesn't do one thing to ensure the long term security of social security, rather it undermines our economy. We need a budget and a fiscal policy that reflects the values and interests of America and restores fiscal discipline. — Debbie Stabenow

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Five thousand people every day lose their home because of a medical bankruptcy. Most of them had insurance. — Debbie Stabenow

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Democracy is about voting and it's about a majority vote. And it's time that we started exercising the Democratic process. — Debbie Stabenow

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Forget about whether global warming exists. My focus is on jobs. — Debbie Stabenow

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Commodity prices are at a record high. In 1933, the world's population was just over 2 billion people. Today, there are 7 billion mouths to feed - many of them depending on American agriculture. — Debbie Stabenow

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Social Security is not just the foundation of America's retirement dignity and security, it ensures the economic stability and strength of our families and our state's economy. — Debbie Stabenow

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As a Michigan senator, I feel a special responsibility to protect the Great Lakes. They are not only a source of clean drinking water for more than 30 million people but are also an integral part of Michigan's heritage and its economy. — Debbie Stabenow

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We need to build on the success of Social Security by developing bold and innovative ways for Americans to build wealth and save for retirement. I believe we can work together in a bipartisan manner to accomplish these goals. — Debbie Stabenow

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We want to develop innovative ways to promote savings so more Americans can save for their future, but first we need to reject privatization schemes and work together to strengthen Social Security. — Debbie Stabenow

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We've lost 400,000 jobs in Michigan because of downsizing. — Debbie Stabenow

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We need to make college affordable in price, and also have lower-cost student loans and more available grants for students. — Debbie Stabenow

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Global warming causes volatility. I feel it when I'm flying. — Debbie Stabenow

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The Patients' Bill of Rights is necessary to guarantee that health care will be available for those who are paying for insurance. It's a part of the overall health care picture. — Debbie Stabenow

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Quality afterschool programs provide safe, engaging and fun learning experiences to help children and youth develop their social, emotional, physical, cultural and academic skills. — Debbie Stabenow

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The Republicans have a very traditional focus over and over again whether or not it's worked. — Debbie Stabenow

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The Farm Bill is one of the only bills that provides substantial deficit reduction that passed the Senate this year. It only makes sense that this deficit reduction bill would be included in a larger deficit reduction agreement. — Debbie Stabenow

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I support making sure that there are legal protects for everyone. — Debbie Stabenow

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The biggest challenge is to convince a woman that it's not her fault. My daughter is 25; my stepdaughter is 22. As a mother, I want them to know that if a boyfriend is abusive, you cannot ignore it ?- 'Oh, he's been drinking,' or 'He had a bad day.' There is no excuse for a man hitting a woman. Ever. — Debbie Stabenow

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As Michigan's voice on the Senate Finance Committee and Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, I will continue working to make sure the next generation of advanced technologies and alternative fuel vehicles are made right here in America. — Debbie Stabenow

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We are now paying the cost of people who move jobs overseas as taxpayers, and people are appalled when they hear that. — Debbie Stabenow

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At a time when we are losing manufacturing jobs in this country, we should be doing everything we can to help our manufacturers stay competitive. They are the backbone of our economy. — Debbie Stabenow

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Lawmakers need to be held accountable and should feel the impact of a government shutdown just like many other Americans will. — Debbie Stabenow

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Doesn't matter if you're a Democrat or a Republican in Michigan. We want jobs in Michigan. — Debbie Stabenow

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Agriculture looks different today - our farmers are using GPS and you can monitor your irrigation systems over the Internet. — Debbie Stabenow

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This is critical to the region. Every other major city has public transportation going downtown. We have a world-class airport now, and this could be an important additional piece to the airport development. This is a significant investment and one that should be seen as a significant long-term commitment to making this a reality. — Debbie Stabenow

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For years, I have worked diligently to develop and implement a 21st century manufacturing strategy that will create jobs in the new clean energy economy. — Debbie Stabenow

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The reality for us in America is that we will never get out of debt with more than 15 million people out of work. — Debbie Stabenow

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Global warming creates volatility. I feel it when I'm flying. The storms are more volatile. We are paying the price in more hurricanes and tornadoes. — Debbie Stabenow

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And I have to say, what motivates me every day and I know my Democratic colleagues is to remember that every day 14,000 people get up in the morning with insurance that go to bed at night without it and most of them because they lost their job. — Debbie Stabenow