I have two things going for me. The first is the fidelity to my principles, and the other is my ability to show up for the fight every day. Period that. — Ron Dellums Copy Share Image
I have been a lot of 'firsts' on the national political stage, including the first African American congressman from the Bay Area and one of the first Democratic Socialists in Congress. — Ron Dellums Copy Share Image
I'lI say this: I recall entering Congress in 1971 and being called a 'feminist' by members of my own party as if it was… — Ron Dellums Copy Share Image
I have two things going for me. The first is the fidelity to my principles, and the other is my ability to show up… — Ron Dellums Copy Share Image
What shaped my politics regarding war and peace was Martin Luther King Jr., the most extraordinary person that I ever heard. And when he… — Ron Dellums Copy Share Image
I think democratic socialism will ultimately prevail in this country because it makes an enormous amount of sense. — Ron Dellums Copy Share Image
The government should not do everything for everybody all the time, but it should provide basic services to everyone who needs them. Education ought… — Ron Dellums Copy Share Image
The Democratic Party has been my party over 50 years, where I waged my battle to change America and change the world from its… — Ron Dellums Copy Share Image
I was part of the peace movement and part of the civil rights movement. You know what we heard? 'The majority of people don't… — Ron Dellums Copy Share Image
Companies using public lands should be required to perform thorough testing on all wells in order to fully ensure water safety. — Ron Dellums Copy Share Image
The very foundation of our nation's economy is predicated on the health, growth, and vitality of our local communities. — Ron Dellums Copy Share Image
Detroit's financial challenges - the decline of the American auto industry, the impact of the global economic recession, declining population, and an erosion of… — Ron Dellums Copy Share Image
Being a mayor was an awesome, difficult job. Being the chair of the Armed Services Committee was perhaps the most incredible time in my… — Ron Dellums Copy Share Image
The government ought to be in the business of delivering health, education, housing, and basic services to people without a lot of game playing.… — Ron Dellums Copy Share Image
Peace is more than simply the absence of war; it is the absence of conditions that give rise to war. — Ron Dellums Copy Share Image
