Sara Gideon Quotes

Sara Gideon

Profession : Politician

Birth : December 4, 1971

No matter where they live or how much money their parents make, every child deserves access to high-quality health care.

Sara Gideon

Every single one of us deserves access to quality, affordable health care.

Sara Gideon

In the age of term limits, unfortunately, you see power not in the people who are elected by the people, but instead more in the hands of the people who are working behind the scenes.

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We know that greater participation in our democracy will make our government more responsible and make elected officials more representative of the people we serve. Making that participation easier while improving the integrity and security of our elections is something we should all be able to support.

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Creating paid family and medical leave will create a foundation for healthier families, healthier workplaces and the chance to have a growing and thriving population of families in Maine.

Sara Gideon

If patients are rationing insulin, they are putting themselves in mortal peril to save money. They shouldn't have to make that choice.

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The skyrocketing costs of insulin are simply unaffordable for too many Maine families, and no one should be forced to choose between life-saving medications and essentials like groceries or clothes for their kids.

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Whether we realize it or not, we benefit from the work of public-sector employees and our state, county and municipal governments every day.

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While I was serving on my town council, I was also volunteering in schools in my community helping to serve free breakfast. I quickly noticed that the same students were coming every day, and they were coming not because they had left the house too quickly and forgotten to eat, but often because there was no food at home.

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Throughout my life, I've always believed that the sole purpose of public service is to improve the lives of the people around us. From the Freeport Town Council to serving as Speaker of the State House, I've kept that sense of purpose close to my heart - consistently and passionately asking myself how we make progress.

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Maine is the best place in the country to live and to raise our family. And it's because of our people and our approach to life. No fuss - no frills - just the stuff that really counts. The beauty around us. Our connection to our mountains and lakes and ocean and farmland.

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Mainers are hardworking, resourceful and resilient, too, but also deeply dedicated to each other and to taking care of one another.

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As senator, Mainers can count on me to always prioritize Maine's small businesses.

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Maine farmers are critical to our state, and they deserve an advocate in the Senate.

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From prescription drug costs to reproductive care to COVID-19, I will fight to ensure that every Mainer receives the quality, affordable care they deserve.

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While Senator Collins continues to put the Affordable Care Act - and protections for Mainers with pre-existing conditions - at risk, I've fought to protect and expand access to health care here in Maine.

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As Speaker, I passed protections for Mainers with pre-existing conditions to prevent insurance companies from denying them coverage - that's the kind of leadership we need in Washington.

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No matter where I go, the number one concern I hear from Mainers is health care.

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Maine's lumber and forest products industry is key to our state's economy and supports thousands of jobs across the state.

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Loggers and mills in Maine and across the country deserve fair trade policies and more support from our federal government.

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