Quotes from Mikie Sherrill

We need to restore the faith and trust between law enforcement and communities across the country.

We should not be playing politics with the security and safety of our commuters.

Instead of looking to male mentors, saying this is the paradigm of a candidate and it looks like this, we're suddenly finding that there's some powerful female mentors - and they look a little different.

The people of New Jersey sent me to Congress because they are tired of partisan gridlock. They want to see our Congress get to work on legislation that will make people's lives better.

I served in the Navy in Europe and know firsthand the importance of our NATO partners.

Federal research is vital to the innovation that drives our local economy and global competitiveness.

I intend to be an advocate for Picatinny Arsenal which plays a vital role in both our national defense and our local economy, and to address emerging national security threats such as climate change and cybersecurity.

We've seen the benefits of expanded telehealth services during the COVID-19 pandemic and the importance of making sure access to care is available if patients have to stay at home. That value won't go away when the pandemic ends.

Decision by decision, Justice Ginsburg reaffirmed the ideals of our Constitution and our shared values of fairness, equality, and opportunity. Her judicial opinions on voting rights, gender discrimination, and same-sex marriage made this country stronger and will continue to ring out through the ages.

I left the Navy as a lieutenant after spending almost 10 years as a helicopter pilot.

I've always felt like in a democracy - this is how I was raised - that as a citizen, it's your duty to work hard for the agenda of the country.

If you're born a woman, you have a pre-existing condition.

I know John Lewis was a man of deep faith and I pray that his spirit will always guide us as we continue the work of systemic change. He charted a path for us. May we all commit to walk in his footsteps.

The burden of student loan debt weighs heavily on both students and families across New Jersey.

I think we can build broad bipartisan support for bringing down prescription drug costs.

When sick, the ability to afford a prescription - or whether your plan offers the coverage you need - should be the last thing on your mind.

It's incredibly important that I decided to serve my country before deciding to run for office.

New Jerseyans knew that the SALT deduction cap would hurt.

I ran on forming broad coalitions with people throughout the caucus and across the aisle, and so that involves the Blue Dogs, people who are talking about tax reform.

I worked as a federal prosecutor in New Jersey.

If I just said, 'I'm a helicopter pilot and a federal prosecutor' they might think I've served my country, I'm experienced. If I say, 'And I'm a mom,' they think I get it. 'She's a working mom. That's tough.'

We must remember both the sacrifices and service of the Greatest Generation who secured freedom and prosperity for our world, as well as the horrors and lessons of the Holocaust.

We have an obligation to ensure our service members are protected, our national defense is resilient, and our forces are well-equipped.

New Jerseyans know the importance of clean air, clean drinking water, and protecting our natural resources.