Sara Gideon Quotes

Sara Gideon

Profession : Politician

Birth : December 4, 1971

Every Mainer, regardless of their income or where they live, should have access to fresh, healthy food.

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As Speaker, I passed Maine's most aggressive carbon emission reduction and renewable energy standards, and in the Senate, I will prioritize moving toward a completely clean and renewable energy system.

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Maine is the only state in the country to produce wild blueberries - the industry is central to our heritage and culture.

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Access to reliable Internet is a necessity, whether it's for school, work, or staying connected with family and friends.

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Our rural communities are the heart of Maine, and we must invest in them - building our energy infrastructure, expanding access to broadband, and most importantly, making sure every single person has access to the health care they need.

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I'm running for Senate to create real change in Washington, which starts with getting big money out of politics and overturning Citizens United.

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No matter where we go in the state, I hear from Mainers that they are ready for someone to stand up for them in Washington.

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I promise to fight against any attempts to undermine Roe v. Wade in the Senate.

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In the State House, we fought to protect reproductive freedom for all Mainers - I'll continue to fight for patients and providers in the Senate.

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Throughout my time in the State House, we have worked to protect and expand access to reproductive care for people across the state.

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Planned Parenthood has been there for thousands of Maine people. From cancer screenings to crucial reproductive care, there are countless families that rely on their support and care.

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In my twenties, I relied on Planned Parenthood as my health care provider - and throughout my time in the State House, I have fought for Mainers' reproductive rights.

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I am steadfast in my belief that, no matter a person's race, socioeconomic background, or what part of the state that they live in, every person has the right to make their own health decisions, control their own future, and receive care from the provider of their choice.

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I would say that of many, many difficult aspects of my job as speaker, presiding over a debate on a bill that has an emotional aspect to it on both sides is the most challenging thing that I can think of.

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There's no better sight than when I look out from the speaker's rostrum and see a group of Republicans and Democrats who sit in a couple of rows together, laughing together. It is just - it sounds a little silly - but it's just an amazing, great sight.

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A lot of what is preventing us from getting things done on the federal level is that there is too much influence from special interests over members of Congress.

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Susan Collins' vote to put Brett Kavanaugh on the Supreme Court may be paying off for her, but it's put women's control over their own health care decisions in extreme jeopardy.

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After some of the most contentious years in state government, I've made it clear that I will, and can, work with anyone to get things done.

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Nobody in Maine should be deciding between whether they go to a doctor, whether they buy their medicine or whether they're putting food on the table.

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For too long, Paul LePage tried to stand in the way of getting things done in Maine.

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