I am not the Jeff Sessions my detractors have tried to create. I am not a racist. I am not insensitive to blacks.

I'm often loose with my tongue. I may have said something about the NAACP being un-American or Communist, but I meant no harm by it.

Is our national goal to place as many people on welfare, food stamp support, as we can possibly put on that program? Is that our goal? Is that a moral vision for the United States of America, just to see how many people we can place in a situation where they're dependent on the federal government for their food?

I think people are free to marry any way they want to. But churches are free to set standards for marriage.

Our nation needs to say clearly once again that using drugs will destroy your life.

I cannot and will not violate my duty to protect confidential communications with the president.

I think it is likely that within every department there are some officers who subtly, if not otherwise, are biased in the way they go about enforcing the law. I think that is just life. We know that to be true.

It is not legitimate that an American citizen feels that they are more likely to be arrested or held to account or stopped and searched than someone else simply because of the color of their skin.

I do think it's a real problem when we have 'Black Lives Matter' making statements that are really radical, that are absolutely false.

I like to discuss things. I am open: I like to discuss with liberals better than I do with conservatives.

All of us know that when the confidence of a private conversation is breached by a party with ulterior motives or one who simply misunderstands what the speaker says or means, the speaker can always be embarrassed.

At a time when this country needs a good military, the last thing we need to be doing is turning out of our military of people who served and then bringing in people who are illegally in the country.

All of us who work in law enforcement want to keep people safe. That is the heart of our jobs; it is what drives us every day.

I worry that we risk losing the hard-won gains that have made America a safer and more prosperous place.

This country does not punish its political enemies. What this country ensures is that no one is above the law.

I believe that the United States has a moral and economic imperative to mitigate the impacts of climate change.

It is unacceptable for the men and women who protect us to be treated like second class citizens over partisan bickering.

We are living in a world that has been changed by COVID, and our legislative priorities need to support our communities and our workers to address the needs of our new environment.

I believe that at certain points in people's lives they need assistance in order to move on to the next point in their life.

We have an opportunity to become a global leader in the clean energy industry, but we have to be smart and strategic about it.

I am saddened to hear of the passing of William 'Bill' J. Hughes, former U.S. Representative and Ambassador. Mr. Hughes has fought for South Jersey for decades and it is an honor to have known him and followed in his footsteps. South Jersey and the world are better for having had him.

I have had the opportunity to speak to the people of South Jersey. I have held Tele-Town Halls, gone to countless events, and met with thousands of the individuals who make up our community.

I do hope President Trump's calls for bipartisanship are genuine, and I also hope he takes the actions needed to unify the country.

Our national security requires us to be strong and fearless, but not at the cost of personal privacy.

The status quo on prescription drug prices is deeply broken and unsustainable.

Disclosure of the full monthly costs that consumers pay is the first step to ensuring that cable companies stop taking advantage of consumers.

Our heroes in the armed forces and our first responders are all essential to the freedom and safety of our great nation.

The American economy is driven and maintained by the exceptionalism of the women and men who make up our workforce; we must do everything we can to protect them.

Statues and murals depicting historical figures, and even Jesus Christ himself, are being targeted by angry mobs of individuals looking to rewrite history.

I will continue to advocate for projects and funding that will make our citizens' daily lives better.

We must protect our history - because we are doomed to repeat it if we don't understand it and work towards a more perfect union.

America was founded by statesmen who were guided by strong moral and political principles. These principles have allowed this nation to flourish and continually improve itself.

My decision to leave the Democrat Party was one that was not entered into lightly. The pressure of party bosses, activists, and even my colleagues, was great, but the Democrat Party has changed. It is no longer the party that my grandparents and I grew up admiring.

I was always told that Republicans would marginalize me, push me aside and treat me like dirt. This could not be further from the truth. I have been welcomed with open arms, and even when I have disagreed on some issues, my views have been respected.

I have never been driven by partisan politics, only a desire to better the lives of my constituents.

My constituency, the majority of them are Republicans, but the biggest majority of them are people who really vote for people because of their individuality and because of how hard they work. And that's what I've always done.

My main frustration is that NJ Transit continually misleads the residents of South Jersey.

The people of South Jersey, and local, state, and federal Representatives will not allow a permanent closure of the Atlantic City Rail Line.

What we need is a program in South Jersey that allows local veterans to go to doctor's offices and hospitals here in our region to get treatment.

Over the years, countless people throughout South Jersey have shared with me that they are constantly harassed by robocalls and scams. Members of Congress have a responsibility to hold scammers responsible for their abusive practices and protect the American people from this abuse.

I am pleased to see portions of my own robocall bill, the 'Stopping Bad Robocalls Act,' incorporated in the TRACED Act.

In addition to the massive benefits that SNAP provides to children, it also gives critical benefits for Americans who face substantial obstacles to stable employment.

Many people assume that since New Jersey is a wealthy state with a high per capita income that a lot of these issues of poverty and hunger don't exist, and the fact is that they do.

In America no one should go hungry.

It is essential that every eligible American voter has the ability and access to have their voice heard.

The right to vote is the cornerstone of our democracy.

Renewable energy is essential to the future of South Jersey's economy and vital to protecting our environment.

With the Lower Drug Costs Now Act, we are taking bold action to level the playing field for American patients and taxpayers. This legislation is one that I am proud to have voted for, and the House can be proud to have passed. It is essential to save the lives of Americans and improve our quality of life.

I will always be the voice of the people and a voice for reason in Washington D.C.

I plan to work with all my colleagues on education and labor issues and to ensure the security of our nation by providing agencies from FEMA's disaster recovery efforts to the Coast Guard protecting our nation with the tools they need to be successful.