Community Quote by Sara Gideon

I think Maine needs people. It needs diversity. It needs to be able to respect people. Openness is crucial for this state because we…

— John Baldacci

“The truth is, Bob, they need those immigrants. Maine’s been losing its young people—you and I are a perfect case in point. And the…

— Elizabeth Strout

I think that I'm reaching a point in my life and in my career where soon it will be important for me to get…

— John Hodgman

We must provide our kids with the skills they need to stay and succeed here in Maine - that's something we all agree on.

— Sara Gideon

We don't just welcome immigrants in Boston, we help them thrive.

— Marty Walsh

The health, safety and prosperity of our communities are our top priorities, and state and local governments provide critical services that protect and serve…

— Sara Gideon

We have been, obviously both in Maine and nationally, enmeshed in this false narrative that's based on a fear of immigrants, when in fact…

— Sara Gideon

Too many Mainers are dependent on government handouts. Government dependency has not - and never will - create prosperity.

— Paul LePage

As human beings in Maine, we, without question, value our families above anything and everything else and it is time for us to put…

— Sara Gideon

Here in Minnesota, we don't only welcome immigrants; we send them to Washington.

— Ilhan Omar

Mainers are hardworking, resourceful and resilient, too, but also deeply dedicated to each other and to taking care of one another.

— Sara Gideon

Immigration is important. We're a nation of immigrants.

— Keith Kellogg