Quotes by Bob Casey, Jr.

About Bob Casey, Jr.:

Robert Patrick is an American attorney, politician and member of the Democratic Party who serves as the senior United States Senator from Pennsylvania, in office since 2007. He previously served as Pennsylvania Auditor General from 1997 to 2005 and as Pennsylvania Treasurer from 2005 to 2007.
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Pennsylvania is home to some of the hardest-working, toughest, most decent people in America.

Bob Casey, Jr.

After much deliberation, and after reviewing the legal, public policy and civil-rights questions presented, I support marriage equality for same-sex couples and believe that DOMA should be repealed.

Bob Casey, Jr.

I know Barack Obama. And I believe that as president, he'll pursue the common good by seeking common ground rather than trying to divide us.

Bob Casey, Jr.

I do think there's a difference between what a religious leader says and does and what a public official or legislator does. But there's no question that a lot of our legal underpinnings find a good bit of their foundations in the Scriptures.

Bob Casey, Jr.

If two people of the same sex fall in love and want to marry, why would our government stand in their way?

Bob Casey, Jr.

I don't support gay marriage, but I also don't support a constitutional amendment banning it. However, I do support same sex unions that would give gay couples all the rights, privileges and protections of marriage.

Bob Casey, Jr.

Pennsylvania couldn't be prouder of our native son, Joe Biden from Scranton. No one knows us better than Joe.

Bob Casey, Jr.

Barack Obama and I have an honest disagreement on the issue of abortion.

Bob Casey, Jr.

Catholics are every bit as diverse as any other sort of voters out there, with conservative Democrats and moderates.

Bob Casey, Jr.

Sometimes I, as a public official, turn to Scripture or hymns - especially hymns, because sometimes we Catholics don't have the Scriptures memorized like we should - to help me explain a public policy position or an idea or to be able to articulate i...

Bob Casey, Jr.

So often, generalizations don't apply to Catholic voters. Catholics are concerned about the war, the economy, about issues like abortion, issues pertaining to the budget and funding Medicaid and Medicare and what happens to the environment.

Bob Casey, Jr.

Author Bio

  • NameBob Casey, Jr.
  • DescriptionUnited States Senator from the state of Pennsylvania
  • BornApril 13, 1960
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionPolitician