Quotes from Jared Polis

While most of my public service work centers on improving our schools and fixing our broken immigration system, I also strongly stand for personal freedom.

I support offering the public option to members of Congress, and as soon as I'm given the chance, I intend to go on it.

No American should have to live in constant fear that their employer can fire them just because of their sexual orientation or gender identity.

It's insulting when somebody who is not a member of our community feels like they have a great understanding of what it's like to grow up gay in this country.

My constituents want me to be outspoken - it's part of the reason they elected me - and the inevitable side effect of being outspoken is that, occasionally, you put your foot in your mouth.

The House of Representatives provides a special, nonpartisan staff of lawyers, called Legislative Counsel, who are experts in various areas of the law.

But parents and schools have their priorities; making sure our kids eat right because research shows a clear connection between nutrition and student performance in school.

Our students are the best investment we can make for our country and our future economic prosperity. It's in our best interest to ensure they're receiving the best education possible and maximizing their potential.

My constituents include CU Buffs, ski bums, techies, artists, suburban soccer moms, and proud, hard-working Colorado families.

Sometimes you hear that many politicians vote for a bill in various forms before they vote against it, or vice versa. The conflict, negotiation, and eventual compromise involved in this process form the essence of the democratic process.

I'm more of the sneaker-wearing, computer geek type.

The need for a national Employment Non-Discrimination Act a critical part of the LGBT community's struggle for equality.

It can be a living hell to go through endless campus investigations. I've seen this go down, and there really is no winning once the accusation is made, even if the process provides formal vindication.

Patience, they say, is a virtue. Yet in times of emergency, the government needs to be able to make snap decisions and take bold, decisive action to protect the American people.

If our country is to advance, let it be upon the legs of lessons well-learned.

The foundation of a strong economy and job creation begins with providing every child in America with the best possible education, including students with disabilities.