Debbie Stabenow Quotes

A collection of quotes by Debbie Stabenow.

Debbie Stabenow is an American politician and member of the Democratic Party. She was born on April 29, 1950, in Gladwin, Michigan. Stabenow earned her bachelor's degree from Michigan State University and later attended the University of Michigan, where she obtained a master's degree in social work.

Stabenow began her political career serving in the Michigan House of Representatives from 1979 to 1990, followed by a tenure in the Michigan Senate from 1991 to 2001. In 2000, she successfully ran for the United States Senate and has been reelected three times since. She currently represents the state of Michigan in the Senate.

Throughout her career, Stabenow has advocated for various policy issues such as healthcare, agriculture, and manufacturing. She has been a vocal supporter of the Affordable Care Act, advocating for expanded access to healthcare services. As a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, she has played a significant role in shaping agricultural and rural policies in the United States. Stabenow has also worked to strengthen American manufacturing and promote job growth.

Debbie Stabenow has served in the Senate for over two decades, becoming one of Michigan's longest-serving senators. She has been seen as a key figure in Democratic Party leadership and has played an active role in shaping legislation on both the state and national levels.

The Patients' Bill of Rights is necessary to guarantee that

The Patients' Bill of Rights is necessary to guarantee that health care will be available for those who are paying for insurance. It's a part of the overall health care picture.

Debbie Stabenow


Five thousand people every day lose their home because of a

Five thousand people every day lose their home because of a medical bankruptcy. Most of them had insurance.

Debbie Stabenow


Quality afterschool programs provide safe, engaging and fun

Quality afterschool programs provide safe, engaging and fun learning experiences to help children and youth develop their social, emotional, physical, cultural and academic skills.

Debbie Stabenow

Learning

And I have to say, what motivates me every day and I know my

And I have to say, what motivates me every day and I know my Democratic colleagues is to remember that every day 14,000 people get up in the morning with insurance that go to bed at night without it and most of them because they lost their job.

Debbie Stabenow

Morning

Social Security is not just the foundation of America's reti

Social Security is not just the foundation of America's retirement dignity and security, it ensures the economic stability and strength of our families and our state's economy.

Debbie Stabenow

Strength

I support making sure that there are legal protects for ever

I support making sure that there are legal protects for everyone.

Debbie Stabenow

Legal

The concern right now is that families are paying for insura

The concern right now is that families are paying for insurance, or getting insurance from their employer and trusting that health care will be available for their families. In too many instances now, the care they need isn't available.

Debbie Stabenow

Health

I think that we have a number of different health care chall

I think that we have a number of different health care challenges in our country, and certainly addressing the uninsured is one, and the second is making sure that those with health insurance actually get the care that they assume they'll have available to them if they get sick.

Debbie Stabenow

Health

I think the most important issue for all of us is our econom

I think the most important issue for all of us is our economy and jobs and creating opportunities for young people to be able to get the education that you need to be able to afford to go to college.

Debbie Stabenow

Education

As Michigan's voice on the Senate Finance Committee and Sena

As Michigan's voice on the Senate Finance Committee and Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, I will continue working to make sure the next generation of advanced technologies and alternative fuel vehicles are made right here in America.

Debbie Stabenow

Finance