Quotes from Ralph Northam

People feel very strongly about the Second Amendment. Their rights. And so if we can find, agree on, for example, that we should have responsible gun ownership just like we have responsible use of automobiles. Nobody wants someone getting behind the wheel that shouldn't be there. And the same is true with guns.

Thanks to our geography and the structure of our economy, Virginia gets a front-row seat to the happenings in Washington. We feel the first impacts, positive or negative, of the decisions made in the White House and on Capitol Hill.

For much of its history, Virginia, the 'cradle of American democracy,' failed to live up to our ideals. All too often, our Commonwealth still treats whites by one set of standards and people of color by another.

In medical school, students are immersed in the realm of medical ethics. It's where new doctors study, learn right and wrong, ask tough questions, and discuss things like end of life care, genetic testing, and patients' rights. In lots of ways, it's the most important part of being a compassionate and competent doctor.

I grew up on the Eastern Shore during desegregation. A lot of white parents chose to send their kids to private schools rather than integrate - but not mine. My brother and I both attended and graduated from public schools. It's one of the best things that happened to me.

Public schools have given so much to our family - I've been proud to fight for them as a state senator and lieutenant governor.

Growing up with a father who was a judge, I heard a lot about justice. But for justice to be applied, punishments need to fit their crimes.

The life of George Floyd matters.

We all have experiences that fundamentally shape who we are, that change the way we look at the world and what we work toward every day.

I saw firsthand the impact of women's efforts inside and outside the home from watching my wonderful mother, Nancy. A nurse who trained at Hopkins, she balanced the demands of raising our family with her work at our rural hospital on the Eastern Shore.

The reason I first ran for the state legislature didn't start in a courtroom or in a lobbying firm or anywhere near Richmond, to be honest. It started in a little town on the Eastern Shore where I grew up on my family's farm and spent a lot of time fishing and working on the Chesapeake Bay.

I want to incentivize people to really have good health.

Pregnancies spaced too closely together lead to increased rates of infant mortality.

As governor, I'll work to ensure that every Virginian who wants good-paying work has the skills to fill these new collar jobs.

The cornerstone of what makes our commonwealth a wonderful place to live is all that we share in common, not the things that set us apart.

We are a Commonwealth that believes in moving forward, not being tied down by the mistakes of our past.

Committing to work together in a way Washington won't does not mean leaders in Richmond will always agree on every problem or every solution.

We will continue to focus our efforts bringing more Virginians into the workforce and supporting families, businesses, and communities with the resources they need to build back stronger.

When I served alongside the brave women of our armed forces, who contribute so much to our country despite often facing discrimination on the job, it only strengthened my commitment to fairness and equal pay in the workplace.

I refuse to allow President Trump and Republicans to take away our right to quality, affordable healthcare.

Mandatory minimums are focused on punishment, not rehabilitation.

Well-established companies choosing to reinvest and create new jobs is what helps communities like Chatham flourish.

The Appalachian Regional Commission is a key funding tool for addressing the unique challenges facing our Appalachian region.

I grew up hunting and fishing, as did my family. But then I served in the military.