Experience burned into me the conviction that access to education ought to be based on how much you are willing to learn and how hard you are willing to work, not on how many dollars your family has in their… — Dave Obey Copy Share Image
There is a sign that hangs on my wall that says, 'What is it you want me to do to somebody else that is… — Dave Obey Copy Share Image
Society as a whole is better off when information is available to the public. Whether you are talking about how to prevent disease, or… — Dave Obey Copy Share Image
If you want quality service, you have to pay for it. You don't buy into waste. I have great misgivings about the amount of… — Dave Obey Copy Share Image
I opposed Clinton's budget deal in 1997 because he brought in $115 billion cut in Medicare that created greater pressure for providers not to participate. — Dave Obey Copy Share Image
Experience taught me that working families are often just one pay check away from economic disaster. And it showed me first-hand the importance of… — Dave Obey Copy Share Image
You don't have to dislike people you disagree with and it doesn't mean you shouldn't be able to have bipartisan friendships in this place.… — Dave Obey Copy Share Image
Experience burned into me the conviction that access to education ought to be based on how much you are willing to learn and how… — Dave Obey Copy Share Image
The NRA was one of the items that we pointed to when we added money to the labor, health and Education appropriations bill by… — Dave Obey Copy Share Image
We need to be careful when we talk about cutting health care costs. They are not going to be reduced - what we really… — Dave Obey Copy Share Image
This country owes them all a debt of gratitude. The down payment on that debt is making sure that we live up to Lincoln's… — Dave Obey Copy Share Image
We are going to see a tremendous number of health professionals retire over the next 8-10 years. We are not doing nearly enough to… — Dave Obey Copy Share Image
