Quotes from Mikie Sherrill

You want somebody in Congress representing you that on some level you feel has the same values you do and has the same priorities you do.

We are a nation of immigrants.

I constantly hear from residents throughout my community about the need for common sense action in Congress to reduce gun violence.

New Jersey has faced its own history of citizens demanding change and federal engagement in programs to address the needs of our community. We have also seen the success of law enforcement in our state when members work to listen to our communities and build a brighter future alongside our residents.

Picatinny Arsenal is the center of cutting-edge research and development for our Armed Forces, and I'm proud to fight to protect its mission and to bring new, innovative projects to the Arsenal.

New Jerseyans and their loved ones who live with a pre-existing condition should not have to worry whether or not their health insurance plan will cover them.

He was living proof that this country can improve. That, as a nation, we can peacefully confront historic wrongs and right them. John Lewis may be gone but his message and his legacy remains.

Learning about WWII at the U.S. Naval Academy taught me about military tactics and the importance of fighting for our country's highest ideals.

North Jersey residents rely on mass transit to get to work and our entire region is interconnected by our transit system.

Iron Dome is a proven defense system that will provide increased protection for our troops in the field.

While no community is immune to the impacts of COVID-19, I'm troubled by the disparate impact to communities of color.

Each generation is trusted with protecting our open spaces and natural resources to pass them on to future Americans to enjoy.

Here in North Jersey, our Muslim community is essential to our social fabric.

I told New Jerseyans that I would find ways to work for commonsense, bipartisan solutions to some of our greatest challenges.

I do not support the idea of defunding police departments. I believe that it does nothing to solve the root problems we must address and it makes our communities less safe.

The Hudson River Tunnel is a chokepoint for the financial center - and most productive region - of the United States. It is the most heavily trafficked piece of rail in the entire country and even a partial closure will suffocate our nation's economy.

Nothing affects people's lives who go in and out of New York more than their commute. It is unavoidable, and it must be done every day.

With the incredible rate of growth of autism diagnoses in New Jersey, it is critical that we support the research, education, and access to services that individuals on the autism spectrum and their families need.

The toll of COVID-19 on the state of New Jersey cannot be understated.

The Constitution protects freedom of speech, but we must expect more from our elected officials to heal divisions in our country and unequivocally condemn anti-Semitism.

We must stand up to anti-Semitism at home and abroad.

I began serving my country when I was 18 years old and entered the U.S. Naval Academy.

I went to the Naval Academy in Annapolis and then I went right into the Navy after that.

I'm working with the New Dems, who are talking about the future of work, which is something I'm very interested in in New Jersey.