Suzan DelBene

Suzan Kay DelBene (née Oliver; born February 17, 1962) is an American politician and businesswoman who has been the United States representative from Washington's 1st congressional district since 2012.

Congresswoman Suzan DelBene in 2012

Quotes

• We are in a global race for the future and if we don’t make these key investments, we put our national security, our allies, and our values at risk
  • "American competitiveness legislation is the key to tackling today’s economic challenges, creating tomorrow’s opportunities", The Hill (February 2, 2022)

• Abortion is a critical health care service, but it is also so much more
  • "It's on All of Us to Protect a Woman's Right to Choose", Newsweek (July 21, 2022)

• The truth is, Republicans have no plan. While they're playing the blame game and waging culture wars, we're keeping our heads in the game, improving our economy and safeguarding Americans' hard-earned freedoms.
  • "Op-ed: Democrats are better for our country and economy", CNBC.com (October 31, 2022)

• "Technology has created incredible new opportunities, but our laws have not kept up"
  • [1] on technology

• "We don’t have human rights and constitutional rights, civil rights, civil liberties protected in a digital world"
  • [2] on right

• "People want us to show them that governance is working and that we're focused on these issues and moving forward"
  • [3] the Washington state Democrat and the group's chairwoman, told CNBC

• "The goal is not just to get strong care and cost savings for Medicare but also to give patients a more holistic approach to care"
  • [4] on access to quality and affordable healthcare in all parts of the country

• "I think that there has to be a huge effort to keep the government funded and pass important legislation to help the country build back better both on infrastructure and small business that has got to be the focus"
  • [5] on government funding