Congressional Pay Quotes by Ann Kirkpatrick

I grew up in rural Arizona. My dad ran a general store. I grew up learning to do more with less. And I have…

— Ann Kirkpatrick

I have always been an independent voice for the folks in my district.

— Ann Kirkpatrick

The Navajo Generating Station in Page, for example, employs hundreds of people, mostly Native Americans, and provides nearly all of the power for the…

— Ann Kirkpatrick

I will not support efforts that kill jobs in my district and lack provisions for responsibly transitioning us toward a clean-energy economy.

— Ann Kirkpatrick

Yes, I introduced the congressional pay cut bill, cutting our salaries by five percent. And I think we have to lead by example.

— Ann Kirkpatrick

I grew up in rural Arizona. My dad ran a general store.

— Ann Kirkpatrick

Gabby Giffords was a mentor of mine in the state Legislature and also in Congress.

— Ann Kirkpatrick

I believe we must protect Medicares guaranteed benefit, and I will oppose any effort to dismantle Medicare and turn it into a voucher system.

— Ann Kirkpatrick

The EPA's [Clean Power Plan] is another example of Washington's lack of understanding when it comes to rural and Western energy issues. I oppose…

— Ann Kirkpatrick

When millions of Americans are tightening their belts, folks have the right to expect their elected officials to do the same.

— Ann Kirkpatrick

We need to find a balance between protecting our local economies while pursuing the longer-term goal of producing clean, affordable and reliable power.

— Ann Kirkpatrick

I believe the private sector and small businesses drive our economy, and that means the federal government should work to ensure the private sector…

— Ann Kirkpatrick