Quotes by Ann Kirkpatrick

About Ann Kirkpatrick:

Ann Kirkpatrick is an American politician who has been the United States Representative for Arizona's 1st congressional district since 2013; she represented the same district from 2009 to 2011. She is a member of the Democratic Party. She earlier served in the Arizona House of Representatives. She was defeated by Republican Paul Gosar in the 2010 election. In 2012, she was again the Democratic nominee, and went on to win the general election to regain her old seat in a close race.
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Both my mother's family and my father's family go back almost a hundred years in the district. I was born in the district, raised in the district, raised my family in the district. And so that's the way I see myself.

Ann Kirkpatrick

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

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 is as robust as possible.

Ann Kirkpatrick

I grew up learning to do more with less.

Ann Kirkpatrick

By boosting oversight and accountability, we can empower the VA in its core mission of helping the men and women who have served our country.

Ann Kirkpatrick

In Congress, I was a relentless advocate for fiscal responsibility.

Ann Kirkpatrick

In 2010, I proposed that Congress take its first pay cut in 77 years, and my effort had bipartisan support. And as part of leading by example, I returned 5 percent of my paycheck every month to pay down the debt.

Ann Kirkpatrick

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

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

Ann Kirkpatrick

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

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

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Author Bio

  • NameAnn Kirkpatrick
  • DescriptionAmerican politician
  • BornMarch 24, 1950
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionPolitician; Lawyer