Quotes from Jeff Van Drew

I believe that the United States has a moral and economic imperative to mitigate the impacts of climate change.

It sickens me to hear of people being unable to get coverage if they have a pre-existing condition, or of seniors that are struggling to afford prescriptions.

It is unacceptable for the men and women who protect us to be treated like second class citizens over partisan bickering.

I believe that at certain points in people's lives they need assistance in order to move on to the next point in their life.

Our heroes in the armed forces and our first responders are all essential to the freedom and safety of our great nation.

No one understands the impacts of shifting fish stocks more than commercial and recreational fishermen in my district.

Since the founding of our nation, our democracy has been the beacon of hope and the standard by which other countries look to.

I do hope President Trump's calls for bipartisanship are genuine, and I also hope he takes the actions needed to unify the country.

America was founded by statesmen who were guided by strong moral and political principles. These principles have allowed this nation to flourish and continually improve itself.

The status quo on prescription drug prices is deeply broken and unsustainable.

I am pleased to see portions of my own robocall bill, the 'Stopping Bad Robocalls Act,' incorporated in the TRACED Act.

We have an opportunity to become a global leader in the clean energy industry, but we have to be smart and strategic about it.

Our law enforcement officers put their lives on the line, and some die in service to their community and nation every year.

The American Legion is a cornerstone of the community of South Jersey, and the United States, and its programs and activities strengthen our nation.

Every ounce of resources in our state should be focused on defeating the hidden enemy we all have in common: COVID-19.

The Coronavirus crisis is causing fear, anxiety and financial hardship for families across our community, our state and our nation.

I will put the needs of the citizens of all creeds and backgrounds in our community over the needs of individuals who decide to break the law to come to our nation.

I have had the opportunity to speak to the people of South Jersey. I have held Tele-Town Halls, gone to countless events, and met with thousands of the individuals who make up our community.

I will always be a voice of reason for our community, our state and our nation.

It is essential for Israel's safety and ours that we do everything we can to support our staunchest ally at all times.

We are all human beings. We all have the same blood in our veins.

In addition to the massive benefits that SNAP provides to children, it also gives critical benefits for Americans who face substantial obstacles to stable employment.

As long as I am in office I will always ensure our veterans and military have every tool at their disposal that they need. We must honor and support them in every way that we can.

What we need is a program in South Jersey that allows local veterans to go to doctor's offices and hospitals here in our region to get treatment.