Words matter. These are the best Seth Moulton Quotes, and they’re great for sharing with your friends.
In the wake of the 2008 recession, Congress and the Obama Administration rightly focused financial regulation on protecting the nation’s financial system from itself.
The greatest honor of my life was to lead these men in my platoon, even though it was a war that I and they disagreed with.
Make no mistake: Republican tax cuts for the rich will bankrupt our country – and it’s the grandkids of the middle class who will have to pay it back. This is wrong.
I believe that as a part of good governance, all agencies should be reviewing regulations and cleaning up those that may be outdated, redundant, or unnecessary.
I’m not a believer in bringing back the draft. But I am a huge proponent of national service.
Any reduction in the corporate tax rate must also come with closing loopholes that have allowed the largest businesses in our country to pay less than they owe.
Many of us have experienced the pain that comes with watching a loved one suffer with a serious illness. We also know that we would do absolutely anything it takes to help them beat it.
No matter what President Trump says, Russia is an adversary and a threat – look no further than their invasion of Crimea.
I have and will continue to oppose any legislation that would undermine the important consumer protections provided under Dodd-Frank.
When we refuse to help the enemies of ISIS, we’re empowering ISIS. We’re aiding their recruitment. We’re abetting their argument that America discriminates against people based on their religions, which is expressly prohibited in our Constitution.
While payday loans are often the only source of credit for low-income Americans, these lenders are notorious for predatory practices that cause borrowers to fall deeper into debt.
There will always be people who question your motives.
I voted against H.R. 38, the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017. This bill would require states to accept the concealed carry requirements of all other states – even those that have significantly lower standards or no standards at all.
A budget is a reflection of our values, and as a member of the House Budget Committee, I work each year to ensure that our federal budget invests in programs that support working families, enhance our research and development capabilities, and ensure the safety and security of the American people.
When you have a party leadership that is out of touch with the rest of the country, then that’s a real problem for the entire party.
Republicans are scared of the NRA. They’re scared of the Tea Party.
Self-preservation shouldn’t be the first instinct in politics. It should be doing the right thing for the country.
We need leaders who are willing to stand up, drive the debate, and commit our fellow citizens to action.
It is easy to stand for freedom and justice in the midst of peace.
Our country was founded upon the principles of debate and compromise.
I voted against H.R. 4293, the Stress Test Improvement Act of 2017, which would modify the regulatory oversight of certain financial institutions in a way that is likely to expose our economy to greater risk.
Greatness is accomplishing the unrequired – doing what is right beyond what is expected.
I have never seen a more hopeful, optimistic, and excited place on earth than Iraq in the spring of 2003. The oppressed people of a regime we toppled shared America’s dream of freedom, and opportunity called them to a future brighter than they had ever known.
My battalion motto in the Marines was, ‘Whatever it takes,’ and I’m going to do whatever it takes to help win back the House in 2018.
Congress can prevent future tragedies by requiring a background check for every gun purchase in America.
I’m someone who’s seen firsthand the effects of gun violence. I’ve had to carry a gun to do my job in the war. And I know as well as anyone that this violence has no place on our streets, in our schools, in our concerts, so we’ve got to do something about it.
As I have always said, the ACA is not without flaws, and I welcome the opportunity to improve the law to make healthcare more affordable and ensure every American has quality health insurance.
We can protect the Second Amendment, we can protect our constitutional rights, and we can still do something about this public health crisis that is gun violence in our communities.
Some of the most controversial things I’ve said about President Trump, I’ve heard from Republicans. But it’s just that I’ve heard them in the locker room. That’s what people actually talk about in the locker room – how terrible our president is.
Hydropower is a clean and renewable energy source that provides affordable power throughout the country.
Operational risk is the risk of loss resulting from bank operational failures, such as rogue traders, fraudulent sales practices, and cyber risks. Operational risk capital is money or assets that banks have to hold to shield the economy from the consequences of these kinds of failures.
Let’s stop bankrupting the country and start investing in our future.
The thing about veterans, they know how to challenge the establishment. They’re not afraid to take on the people in control. They’re not afraid to put people over politics or over their political party.
History is full of people with great ideas, but leaders also need to ensure their visions become reality.
Though dams and artificial lakes can have significant negative environmental impacts, when carefully considered, mitigated, and managed, the benefits of hydropower often outweigh these costs.
It’s unequivocal: everyplace I go, the one line I can use in a speech that I know will get applause is when I say it’s time for a new generation of leadership in our party.
I voted against H.R. 4712, the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, which is nothing more than a shameless attempt to intimidate doctors, spread misinformation about abortion, and decrease women’s access to healthcare.
Some of the issues with identity politics are critical moral issues. But we’ve got to show America that we don’t have a plan just on these so-called identity politics issues, but that we have a plan for the economy, that we know how to provide for a strong national defense.
With control of the House, the Senate, and the White House, Republicans could have used their unified control of government to… balance the budget!
Our growing national debt is a threat to our national defense and to our domestic priorities, including research and development, education, health care, and investments in our economic growth.
The Chinese government has been clear in its goal and purpose for creating and expanding Confucius Institutes throughout the country, namely to distort academic discourse on China, threaten and silence defenders of human rights, and create a climate intolerant of dissent or open discussion.
As congressional Republicans and the Trump administration continue to attack the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), it came as no surprise that the House voted on two bills that would weaken emissions standards and, as a result, put our public health at risk.
There’s simply no reason for a civilian to own a military-style assault weapon. It’s no different than why we outlaw civilian ownership of rockets and landmines.
Some of my colleagues are unwilling to vote for any Dodd-Frank reforms, partly out of the political fear that any reforms will be seen as reducing regulations on the financial sector.
Good policy is grounded in a robust set of facts and data.
Flooding is the costliest and most common cause of property damage, which is why federal flood insurance should be affordable and accessible to all.
I voted in support of H.R. 5192, which seeks to curb identity fraud by requiring the Social Security Administration (SSA) to develop a database that financial institutions can use to compare their consumer data against SSA records.
It is absolutely absurd that someone who is deemed unsafe to get on an airplane is allowed to buy a gun in America. It’s truly absurd.
Donald Trump obviously knows nothing about what it’s like to put your life on the line for your country. He’s never risked his life for anything.
I voted in support of H.R. 5445, the 21st Century IRS Act, which requires the IRS to place more taxpayer services online.
The notion that the U.S. can impose its will unilaterally on the World Bank reflects a fundamental misunderstanding about how multilateral organizations should work.
H.R. 5444 provides long-overdue structural reforms and service improvements to the IRS. The legislation codifies the IRS Office of Appeals to streamline the appeals process and to provide fair and impartial determinations for concerns raised by the taxpayer.
The Democratic Party has had a real problem with recruitment because the party too often looks at just who’s next in line in the party to run rather than in finding inspiring new leaders.
It’s a little challenging as a congressman to keep a low profile, but I try very hard to keep a low profile.
We need to make sure that hardworking Americans have the workplace protections they need to get ahead in the 21st-century economy.
