Abigail Spanberger Quotes

Abigail Spanberger is an American politician who serves as the U.S. Representative for Virginia's 7th congressional district. She is a member of the Democratic Party. Spanberger's focus on national security, healthcare, and economic issues has shaped her legislative agenda, and she has been an advocate for bipartisan collaboration in Congress.

Discrimination based on one's religion goes direct... -Abigail Spanberger

Discrimination based on one's religion goes directly against our founding principles.

Protecting the lives of women in childbirth and in their postpartum months should be a common priority.

In an industrialized country as advanced as the United States, no mother should have the fear of dying during childbirth or in the following months.

The team at VCU is renowned for being at the cutting edge of some of the world's most important, lifesaving medical and pharmaceutical engineering research.

By recognizing and thanking our local veterans, we are reminding them that their selfless service does not go unnoticed.

The people of Central Virginia expect me to work with all Members of the House - regardless of party affiliation - to advocate for policies that will expand opportunity for their businesses and families, and I'm committed to following through on that promise.

I pledged to put country before party and assert my independence when it reflects my principles or the needs of Central Virginia, and I have done that.

As Huawei and ZTE aggressively work to expand their footprint in Europe and around the world, substantial national security concerns are emerging.

We need to believe that we can achieve progress in fixing our broken immigration system, prioritizing smart border security investments, cracking down on those who are trafficking and smuggling, and relieving the ongoing humanitarian crisis at our southern border.

Taking proactive steps to prevent the spread of coronavirus in our communities is essential to protecting not only our families, but the many seniors, immunocompromised individuals, and other people with underlying health conditions who have a serious interest in avoiding exposure to the disease.

Each American has a right to be heard, and I was proud to vote to pass the Voting Rights Advancement Act to restore vital voter protections and strengthen Virginians' trust in our political process.

Skyrocketing prescription drug costs are jeopardizing the health and financial security of Central Virginia seniors and families - and the personal stories of my constituents are truly heartbreaking.

When we look at Huawei and ZTE, there are significant indicators that - because of Huawei's close relationship with the Chinese military and Chinese intelligence, the use of Huawei technologies could create backdoors for areas of access to consumer data or company data that we would find unacceptable.

The results of inequity and bias impact everything from suspension rates, to housing access, to health outcomes, to medical interventions, to job opportunity and promotions, to criminal sentencing, and even to the very safety of the water one drinks and air one breathes.

From our nation's founding to the Civil Rights movement, Virginians have always stood up to fight for their most foundational right - a voice in our government.

For generations, farmers in Central Virginia and across the United States have engaged in voluntary conservation practices that have not only improved crop quality, but also protected our clean soil and water.

What responsible gun owner thinks everyone and anyone should have access to a firearm without a little bit of precaution taken to make sure that those who have a history of violent harm can't buy a firearm?

When I was a CIA officer we would have meetings and you don't know what people's politics are... We were there to serve a mission that we were focused on that mission.

To keep our region's economy strong, we need to make sure Central Virginia students and workers receive the training required to remain competitive and successful.

Our farmers are constantly deploying conservation techniques that keep our environment strong - and it's time we made them a consistent part of our efforts to protect it.

We must teach our children to be kinder, we must examine our own biases and be better, we must expect more of each other and our elected leaders, and most importantly, we must demand policies that focus on progress and dismantle structures that disadvantage.

Especially as we engage in critical conversations about the vast inequalities that persist across our Commonwealth and our country, we need to dive deeper into how we can address the systemic challenges that permeate our healthcare system.

After decades of persistent, courageous advocacy - often at risk to their own lives, livelihoods, and safety - African Americans succeeded in securing their right to a voice in our government, and their work laid the foundation for the social justice work of generations to follow.

Public servants should be focused on serving the public - not any special interest group, and good governance should be an expectation - not an exception.

If our communities and our country truly want to keep our citizens healthy and safe, we must invest in a strong, resilient, and diverse healthcare workforce. This reality has been made abundantly clear by the selfless, around-the-clock contributions of doctors, nurses, and long-term care workers during the COVID-19 crisis.

As a former federal employee, I understand the commitment to country that led federal employees to public service.

Telehealth has provided a solution for thousands of Central Virginians to receive the high-quality care they need, while still taking precautions to protect themselves and their families from COVID-19.

Military firefighters put their lives on the line each day - not just to defend our country, but also to selflessly defend their fellow servicemembers.

I really started getting more politically involved after the 2016 election, watching how partisan and how angry our political conversations became.

The safety of our children should be our number-on... -Abigail Spanberger

The safety of our children should be our number-one priority.

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