Keith Ellison quotes

Keith Ellison is an American politician and attorney who has served as the Attorney General of Minnesota. Known for being the first Muslim elected to the U.S. Congress, he has been a leading advocate for civil rights and progressive policies. He continues to influence national politics and social justice reforms. Here are 10 of his quotes:

It's almost like the Reichstag fire, kind of reminds me of that. After the Reichstag was burned, they blamed the Communists for it and it put the leader of that country [Hitler] in a position where he could basically have authority to do whatever he wanted. The fact is that I'm not saying [Sept. 11] was a [U. S. ] plan, or anything like that because, you know, that's how they put you in the nut-ball box - dismiss you. (Keith Ellison)
What role does faith play in my life and when do I talk about it? I talk about it when I'm asked about it. That's pretty much my rule. I don't - I believe that faith is important to Americans, but I also believe very firmly in that constitutional amendment which says Congress shall make no law establishing religion or abridging the free exercise thereof. So it's important in American life, I feel that it is absolutely inappropriate to impose my faith on anyone. But when people want to discuss matters of faith, I find myself willing to do that. View quote
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Progressive economic policies lead to a sustainable economy. View quote
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Environmental spending creates jobs in engineering, manufacturing, construction, materials, operations and maintenance. View quote
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I believe a message of solidarity, and economic opportunity, and prosperity is going to win out, and that`s what the Democratic Party stands for, and that is where we`re going to have our focus. View quote
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Clean air and a healthy climate benefit all of us, but it will take a diverse coalition to step up to the threat posed by unchecked climate change. View quote
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If you can make a movie, make one. If you can sing a song, sing it. If you can write a play, write it. If you want to run for office, run. But do something to make this world a better place. View quote
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We need a strong farm bill that gives assistance to farmers during times of drought, creates markets for local goods, protects our environment, and helps struggling families bridge the gap between hard times and a full dinner table. View quote
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Vehicle emissions standards directly sparked the development and application of a wide range of automotive technologies that are now found throughout the global automobile market. View quote
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Americans used to be able to depend on their jobs to provide a stable retirement. View quote
Keith Ellison