Chris Van Hollen

“A strong class="highlight">middle class is the backbone of a strong economy.”

“Health care is a right, not a privilege.”

“Education is the civil rights issue of our time.”

“We have a moral obligation to protect our planet for future generations.”

“Our democracy is stronger when more people participate, not fewer.”

“The American people have a right to know what their government is doing and whom it is doing it with.”

“Gun violence is a public health epidemic, and we need to treat it like one with common-sense solutions.”

“When we talk about our national security, we must remember that our alliances are our greatest strength.”

“Protecting the Chesapeake Bay is not a partisan issue; it's a national treasure that we all have a responsibility to preserve.”

“Investing in infrastructure is not a Democratic or Republican issue; it’s an American issue.”

“We need to make sure that our tax code is fair and that everyone pays their fair share.”

“The promise of America is that if you work hard and play by the rules, you should be able to get ahead.”