John Delaney

“I'm not advocating spending less on the elderly, but I am strongly advocating spending more on kids while also putting the country on a sound, long-term fiscal trajectory. To do that, we hav...”

“The administration must act promptly to ensure that the central premise of the Affordable Care Act is executable and, rather than dismissing criticism, should examine it in good faith and wo...”

“I am of the view that the Affordable Care Act will be a transformative piece of legislation that can lower the cost of health care in the United States - perhaps our greatest fiscal obstacle...”

“Addressing climate change and positioning the United States as the leader in advanced energy should be a top priority for our country and our economy, and I applaud the Obama administration...”

“During their service, men and women in our Armed Forces live by a common creed, promising never to leave a soldier behind. We should live by the same principle. When our veterans are asked t...”

“The way you deal with automation is by upgrading people's skills so they can get the jobs of the future.”

“I'm not an economist, but I have spent time around thousands of small-business owners and investors, and I remain skeptical - despite the best intentions of the Fed - that even lower interes...”

“Veterans come from all walks of life, and they live in small towns and big cities, in red states and blue states.”

“Instead of serving special interests, Congress should focus on the big picture. Globalization and technology have completely reshaped our economy in recent decades, and if we don't respond,...”

“Whether you're a Republican or Democrat, liberal or conservative, it is clear that we've got big problems that we need to address, starting with making our economy more competitive so that w...”

“As a cosigner of the Veterans' Bill of Rights, I'm committed to making sure that veterans' issues remain a top priority in Congress.”

“The term bipartisanship, that's a means to an end. That's not something that I think you run on. I think you run on solutions.”

“Washington is paralyzed by extreme political rhetoric that creates powerful sound bites but poor policy.”

“The big legislative updates that we need to compete in the 21st century and to raise living standards have been blocked by a reluctance to seek common ground.”

“America's men and women in uniform bravely defend our nation and our values. Their skill, dedication, and valor are the envy of the world. When their time in uniform is over, they are entitl...”

“Do I think it is good policy for the government to own companies? Normally, I'd say 'no.' But in my world, if a firm puts itself in a position that it needs a last minute rescue, and the fut...”

“All taxpayers feel a tremendous sense of frustration as they see many tens of billions of dollars of bonuses paid to the same mega banks that were on the brink of bankruptcy and were only sa...”

“Two decades of experience as an entrepreneur and CEO has informed my view that our priorities must stress improving educational outcomes, rebuilding America's infrastructure, lowering health...”

“As the founder and former chief executive of two publicly traded companies, I have had a great deal of exposure to how debt markets work.”

“I am for a system of universal health care where every American has health care as a fundamental right because I think that's where we should be as a civilized society.”