Zitat des Tages von Amy Klobuchar:
If we're going to have standards in schools, let's be honest and have standards.
We had a few tragic accidents in our state, as they've had in every state, from train crashes on down. And really, no text is worth dying for; that is our message to young people. And this is such a new phenomenon when you look at the number of texts and how they've increased exponentially in just the last few years.
Who would know but ten years ago that kids would be texting each other all the time, that that would be one of their main forms of communication.
As elected officials, we were sent to the halls of government by our neighbors to do their work - and much work needs to be done. Remembering our shared experiences with the people we represent makes us better and more accountable civil servants.
For me, one of my earliest memories of politics where I thought that I could do anything was when Walter Mondale of Minnesota picked Geraldine Ferraro as his running mate. I literally remember what she wore - the red dress, the white pearls. And I saw that, and I thought, 'Anything is possible.'
Rebuilding our relationship with Cuba would be a win for American business and a win for the Cuban people.
With the skyrocketing costs of prescription drugs, American taxpayers shouldn't be footing the bill for medicine going to waste.
To me, a public servant should have both the grounding and the compassion to carry the common sense and good will of his or her neighbors into the political arena.
So many times, these kids know more about the technology than their parents. And so many times, we're putting kids in very adult situations and expecting them to behave like they're 40 years old. Well, that's just not going to happen.
Families fighting childhood cancer should not have to worry about where they're going to get the next dose of the drug they need to save their child's life.
The president has to govern.
I guess my claim to fame is I've now gaveled Ted Kennedy to order twice.
It is time for us to make a real commitment to our rural communities by expanding broadband, by supporting our farmers, by building affordable housing and taking on rural poverty. That's how we leave no one behind.
I saw firsthand the toll that fraud can take on the victims and their families.
If the past is an indication, when women are given a job to do in Congress, they get it done.
It's understood in Minnesota that we're going to start losing businesses if we can't find more workers.
Every so often you might have an outburst in the gallery. That's one of the most exciting things that happen because then you can say, 'Unless there's order we will call the Sergeant at Arms.' And that sounds really scary.
There must always be a balance between protecting privacy and security. In our country, one of the ways we have struck that balance is by requiring a court order before law enforcement can access certain communications of and data on suspects.
I have worked positively and successfully with Senator Sessions on issues like adoption and human trafficking.
The floor of the U.S. Senate isn't a place that usually sees a lot of drama.
I am proud to be a woman in the Senate.
When it's for the good of your state, you put partisan differences aside.
It doesn't take a bruise or a broken bone for a child to be a victim of domestic violence. Kids who witness domestic violence are victims, too.
Canada has the world's largest Ukrainian population outside of Ukraine and Russia. As a senator from Minnesota, a state with a large Ukrainian-American community, I understand how important it is that Canada works with us to stand up to Russian aggression in Ukraine.
Indeed, in strengthening our security, boosting our economy, and protecting our environment, Canada is our friend, neighbor, partner, and ally.
In many parts of our country, geography and population density can make it difficult to attract private investment. These communities depend on federal investments to maintain and upgrade their transportation systems and stay competitive. And we know that it's an investment worth making. Because when rural America succeeds, we all do.
I called the book 'The Senator Next Door,' not 'The President Next Door.'
We should look for ways to expedite generic drug approvals, particularly for products that have a long history of being safe and effective.
Loretta Lynch is supremely qualified to be our nation's top cop, and she should be confirmed immediately.
When you look back at your own story, you may find out that not every 't' was crossed and every 'i' was dotted.
The right to free speech is critical to our democracy.
Doing business with Cuba is good for America.
In any job, you can come under attack or have a door slammed in your face. You do want to listen to critics; you don't want to be in a cocoon and never change. Get a second opinion from coworkers and friends. Know that criticism can be valid, but don't take it personally.
We've got great potential in our country and the only way we're going to make sure kids are getting the degrees that they need, make sure we're getting through that red tape, is by working together.
My dad was a sports writer when I was younger and then he became just a general columnist. But I grew up with him literally getting into brawls with football coaches.
My husband is the first man to consistently be involved in the Senate Spouses group.