Politician

People do stupid things... words are important.

Syria is a problem, but Iran is a bigger problem.

To me, the New Jersey law enforcement community, and many other Americans, one of the biggest impediments to improved relations between the United States and Cuba is the continued safe haven provided to the fugitive, Joanne Chesimard.

Democrats get credit for money coming into the state, but I do a lot of heavy lifting.

My father could never remember anybody's name.

I don't view myself as marching to any right-wing drummer.

Veterans are a symbol of what makes our nation great, and we must never forget all they have done to ensure our freedom.

I still support Planned Parenthood personally because they do a good job providing health care for women, have for generations in my congressional district.

I'm very respectful of people's views. I know that they're deeply held, and I'd like to hope that people are respectful of my deeply held views.

Seven months after Hurricane Sandy, New Jersey residents and business are continuing the hard work of recovery.

Certainly I support the Constitution, and I respect people's privacy, but I also think we need to err on the side of protecting us.

When the federal government gets around to cleaning up their lists, I am sure we'll take another look at the Lowey amendment. But until then, this effort will continue to have bipartisan opposition.

New Jersey has more Superfund sites than other state in the nation, but considerable progress has been made.

My appropriations requests have always sought to benefit New Jersey. That is how I base my submissions to the committee for consideration.

I hate the sequester. I hate it.

My first responsibility is to be selfish for New Jersey.

I think fundraising has a lot to do with political viability.

There's been nobody who stays in more communication and listens to veterans more than I do.

Research and development activities to support Yucca are permitted. This will ensure that we keep Congress in the driver's seat for nuclear waste policy.

The United States is stepping up to lead the international response to the Ebola outbreak, and Congress will ensure that the president's request is fully and quickly funded.