Lucy McBath Quotes

Lucy McBath

Profession : Politician

Birth : June 1, 1960

I grew up in Illinois in an environment where my parents were very politically active in the civil rights movement.

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My father acted as the Illinois Branch president of the NAACP and so we spent a lot of time in the marches and the rallies working on behalf of people of color.

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As a young woman, I was always interested in lobbying. I thought to find a cause you're passionate about, to really work on behalf of that cause, work on lobbying your state legislatures or your federal legislatures, that was of interest to me.

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I have deep abiding faith in God.

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It's not about infringing upon the rights of people to own guns as gun enthusiasts or hunters, but what it is, is it is getting people to understand that we have to put in place common-sense measures. Just basic measures to keep guns out of the hands of individuals that should not have them.

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A lot of people really enjoy guns. A lot of people really like having guns.

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While our country has made great strides, the Jewish community is still the target of anti-Semitism, and we must continue to stand against all forms of hate, violence, and bigotry.

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Jewish Americans have a long and proud history in Georgia and in the United States. Their story is inherently American - it is one of resilience in the face of persecution and a commitment to creating a better world.

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I am proud that generations of Jewish Americans have chosen to make this state their home; Georgia has been better for it.

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Even in national crisis, it is important that we continue to stand up for our community and follow where our faith leads us.

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The Passover story is a reminder that our unity is our strength, and that there is nothing we cannot overcome, together.

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The courage and leadership March for Our Lives has shown is a testament to the power our young people have in this country, to make our country stronger while protecting our friends, families, and loved ones. The work survivors and advocates across the country have done to keep families safe matters.

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We recognize and truly believe that women's stories have the power to transform the world.

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The United States Postal Service is one of America's oldest and most well-loved institutions. Thanks to the Postal Service, families can send letters and packages to loved ones they have not seen in months, small businesses are able to ship products to their customers, and many veterans and seniors can safely receive lifesaving medications.

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Protecting the USPS means protecting the essential services it provides our nation.

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Taking care of our veterans is one of my top priorities, and I am especially concerned on behalf of our women veterans.

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I truly enjoy hearing from our community about the issues that matter most. It's conversations like these that shape our community and drive my work to pursue common-sense solutions that protect our families, lower health care costs, uplift our veterans, and support our local businesses.

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Together, we will continue to build a stronger, more inclusive community, and send a strong message to those who spread hate: there is no room for prejudice in our neighborhoods.

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We must do everything we can to ensure the safety of our children.

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The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act will ensure that no pregnant woman is unfairly fired, or forced to risk the health of themselves or their pregnancy, to earn a paycheck. Our mothers deserve these federal protections.

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