Amy Klobuchar Quotes

A collection of quotes by Amy Klobuchar.

Amy Klobuchar is a prominent American politician who served as the senior United States Senator from Minnesota from 2007 to 2021. Born on May 25, 1960, in Plymouth, Minnesota, Klobuchar was raised in a politically active family. She attended Yale University and later received her law degree from the University of Chicago Law School.

Klobuchar entered politics in 1998 when she was elected as the Hennepin County Attorney, becoming the first woman to hold the position. During her tenure, she gained a reputation for being tough on crime and advocating for criminal justice reform. In 2006, Klobuchar ran for the U.S. Senate and won the election, becoming Minnesota's first elected female senator.

Throughout her time in the Senate, Klobuchar focused on a wide range of issues, including consumer protection, agriculture, healthcare, and infrastructure. She was also known for her ability to work across party lines to pass bipartisan legislation.

Klobuchar gained national attention when she ran for the Democratic nomination for President in 2020. Her campaign emphasized pragmatism and her ability to win in more moderate, swing areas. While she did not secure the nomination, Klobuchar continued to be an influential voice within the Democratic Party.

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So many times, these kids know more about the technology tha

So many times, these kids know more about the technology than their parents. And so many times, we're putting kids in very adult situations and expecting them to behave like they're 40 years old. Well, that's just not going to happen.

Technology

Well, it is so difficult right now when you look out on the

Well, it is so difficult right now when you look out on the road and how fast people go and the more and more cars you see out there, for teenagers, you'd think a kid that literally, a few years before, was sitting back in a car seat in the back seat is now behind the wheel.

Car

Who would know but ten years ago that kids would be texting

Who would know but ten years ago that kids would be texting each other all the time, that that would be one of their main forms of communication. And so many times, these kids know more about the technology than their parents. And so many times, we're putting kids in very adult situations and expecting them to behave like they're 40 years old.

Communication

I believe we can incentivize more affordable health care in

I believe we can incentivize more affordable health care in general by better regulating insurance and creating meaningful competition for health care services.

Health

I don't think it should be a surprise when we're talking abo

I don't think it should be a surprise when we're talking about energy and trying to have more home-grown energy, be less reliant on foreign oil when you look at our health care that we're trying to get more affordable health care, that these are going to create major debates in this country and be somewhat polarizing.

Health

My dad was a sports writer when I was younger and then he be

My dad was a sports writer when I was younger and then he became just a general columnist. But I grew up with him literally getting into brawls with football coaches.

Dad

Who would know but ten years ago that kids would be texting

Who would know but ten years ago that kids would be texting each other all the time, that that would be one of their main forms of communication.

Communication

I would prefer a public option that would be a competitive o

I would prefer a public option that would be a competitive option that would allow people to buy into a Federal Employee Health Benefits Program, which is a series of private plans.

Health