Jeanne Shaheen quotes

Jeanne Shaheen is an American politician and member of the Democratic Party, currently serving as a U.S. Senator from New Hampshire. Known for her leadership on issues such as education, healthcare, and foreign policy, she has played a significant role in state and national politics. She is recognized as the first woman in American history to be elected both as a governor and a U.S. senator for her state. Here are 11 of her quotes:

There's definitely a world view among college students that appreciates the need to act in the international community.

Jeanne Shaheen

I'll stand with President Bush on national security, the war on terrorism and to disarm Saddam Hussein.

Jeanne Shaheen

I have supported the President in his efforts to disarm Saddam Hussein. I think Iraq poses a threat to the region; he poses a threat to our interests both abroad and here at home. And, I think it is important for the President to build support among our allies, to build support at the UN for what he's doing, but that face is that Saddam Hussein over last 11 years has refused to obey 16 UN resolutions. He is a megalomaniac. He's been a threat to his own people. And we can't negotiate with him in the same way that we've been able to negotiate with the heads of other opposing nations.

Jeanne Shaheen

I supported the Bush tax cut.

Jeanne Shaheen

I appreciate your concerns, and we have to be cautious and deliberate; however, I do agree with President Bush that Saddam has got to go. He poses too much of a threat.

Jeanne Shaheen

Religion and morality are critical to how students think about politics and form opinions on political issues.

Jeanne Shaheen

Any Democratic statement of core beliefs about the importance of families must include all our families, gay and straight. Our party has a long tradition of leading the charge on important questions of justice.

Jeanne Shaheen

Let's create jobs by bringing the Shaheen-Portman bipartisan energy efficiency bill to the floor.

Jeanne Shaheen

We're only going to be able to compete in the world if we continue to be innovative.

Jeanne Shaheen