Nita Lowey Quotes (11 Quotes)

The current formula is distributed as pork barrel, the same amount to everybody, no matter what, and it doesn't make sense, ... New Yorkers are not very pleased about being No. 1, but if we are No. 1 in the riskthreatvulnerability category, we clearly should get the resources so that we can be prepared.

In this election season, the Republican leadership has decided that it's in their political interest to side with the ignorance and bigotry of the radical right,

I understand that you're coming here and that you put a plan in place. But we don't have the luxury not to consider what just happened as a wake-up call and to act now in addition to putting a plan in place,

This is a national emergency. I believe very strongly it should not depend upon where you live as to what sort of protection you get,

Volunteers give so much of themselves to help those in need. In the case of Hurricane Katrina and other catastrophic disasters, we need their expertise and training for weeks and months, ... This legislation will help them continue to help others while also providing for their own families.

Study after study has confirmed that after-school programs help students learn while ensuring that children are safe and productive after the regular school day ends, ... With the passage of this resolution, Congress is speaking with one voice in support of these important programs.

a blow to our efforts to improve women's health around the world.

Essentially what that means is that groups that talk about family planning, that advocate family planning, cannot have dollars -- U. S. dollars,

I respect her process, and Mrs. Clinton is going to have to take the time she needs,

Eighty-six percent of the gun death of children under the age of 14 internationally is right here in the United States of America. It is madness.

For six months, we've been hearing -- the check is in the mail, the check is in the mail and the New York delegation worked very, very hard. And today we opened the mailbox and the check is there and we're going to continue to work with this administration to make sure the needs of New Yorkers are met,