Dave Obey Quotes

A collection of quotes by Dave Obey.

Dave Obey served as a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives for Wisconsin's 7th congressional district from 1969 to 2011. He was a member of the Democratic Party and also chaired the House Committee on Appropriations. Obey was recognized for his expertise in budgetary matters and became known as a champion of social welfare, healthcare, and education policies. He retired from Congress in 2011 after a long and influential political career.

You don't have to dislike people you disagree with and it do

You don't have to dislike people you disagree with and it doesn't mean you shouldn't be able to have bipartisan friendships in this place. Life's too short to have it any other way.

Dave Obey

Life Friendship People Places

Experience taught me that working families are often just on

Experience taught me that working families are often just one pay check away from economic disaster. And it showed me first-hand the importance of every family having access to good health care.

Dave Obey

Experience