Ann Kirkpatrick quotes

When millions of Americans are tightening their belts, folks have the right to expect their elected officials to do the same. (Ann Kirkpatrick)
Both my mother's family and my father's family go back almost a hundred years in the district. I was born in the district, raised in the district, raised my family in the district. And so that's the way I see myself. View quote
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I have always been an independent voice for the folks in my district. View quote
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By boosting oversight and accountability, we can empower the VA in its core mission of helping the men and women who have served our country. View quote
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In Congress, I was a relentless advocate for fiscal responsibility. View quote
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Gabby Giffords was a mentor of mine in the state Legislature and also in Congress. View quote
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I grew up learning to do more with less. View quote
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Yes, I introduced the congressional pay cut bill, cutting our salaries by five percent. And I think we have to lead by example. View quote
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I grew up in rural Arizona. My dad ran a general store. View quote
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In 2010, I proposed that Congress take its first pay cut in 77 years, and my effort had bipartisan support. And as part of leading by example, I returned 5 percent of my paycheck every month to pay down the debt. View quote
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I believe we must protect Medicare's guaranteed benefit, and I will oppose any effort to dismantle Medicare and turn it into a voucher system. (Ann Kirkpatrick)