Climate change is the environmental challenge of this generation, and it is imperative that we act before it's too late. John Delaney More Quotes by John Delaney More Quotes From John Delaney America's men and women in uniform bravely defend our nation and our values. Their skill, dedication, and valor are the envy of the world. When their time in uniform is over, they are entitled to world-class health care, a benefit they've earned and that their country is grateful to provide for them. John Delaney women grateful health men I just don't think the Democratic party is going to vote for someone because of the colour of their skin. They care about their values. They care what they're going to fight for. They care about their vision for the future. John Delaney fight future vision care We have to start grounding our policies in facts and recognize that a strong economy is critical for funding progressive priorities. John Delaney start priorities strong facts An institution that borrows on a non-prioritized basis would never contemplate borrowing on a prioritized basis. Doing so would undermine its standing in the bond market and suggest that it is not worthy of its strong credit rating. This type of self-imposed downgrade would materially affect its financial prospects. John Delaney bond doing never strong Washington is paralyzed by extreme political rhetoric that creates powerful sound bites but poor policy. John Delaney poor political powerful sound With Washington already broken, the last thing we need is a left-wing version of the Tea Party. John Delaney need party broken tea As an entrepreneur and public company CEO, I've dealt with dozens of rollouts, and when unveiling a new product, the operating approach should be, 'Hope for the best but prepare for the worst.' John Delaney new best entrepreneur hope I'm a Democrat in that I work towards progressive things, but I also am laser-like focused in my desire to actually get things done and not just talk about it. John Delaney focused done desire work Imagine a country where the vast majority of seniors live in poverty, a country where for many there are no golden years, but a time of struggle and dependence. That was the United States before the creation of Social Security, which has proven to be one of the most effective and important government programs in our history. John Delaney government struggle time history Our veterans and service members are known for their strength, but when they're recovering from an operation or receiving emergency care, that strength can depend on seeing a spouse, talking with the kids or just knowing that loved ones are by their side. It isn't difficult to imagine what a difference keeping families together can make. John Delaney service care strength together When active duty ends, we have an obligation to uphold our own pledge: a pledge to ensure that every veteran receives the care and benefits they deserve. John Delaney own duty care deserve As a cosigner of the Veterans' Bill of Rights, I'm committed to making sure that veterans' issues remain a top priority in Congress. John Delaney veterans top congress rights All taxpayers feel a tremendous sense of frustration as they see many tens of billions of dollars of bonuses paid to the same mega banks that were on the brink of bankruptcy and were only saved by massive government rescue money and support. We are not satisfied by the fact that many of them have paid the money back, nor should we be. John Delaney feel support government money Do I think it is good policy for the government to own companies? Normally, I'd say 'no.' But in my world, if a firm puts itself in a position that it needs a last minute rescue, and the future is uncertain at best, then the investor who steps into that breach ends up owning the company. Full stop. John Delaney best good future government The process to generate energy using the Canadian tar sands is particularly dirty, producing one of the most noxious fossil fuels on the planet and leaving a devastated landscape in its wake. John Delaney landscape energy process dirty The United States faces structural employment problems because of the long-term effects of globalization and technology. This was only exacerbated by the Great Recession. John Delaney problems only great technology Maryland is never going to be the low-cost place to live and work, and we shouldn't try to be because we have a lot of other stuff we bring to the table. And you get what you pay for. John Delaney live place you work Our safety and security is more important than ever, and Congress needs to take an active role in enforcing international agreements that support global security. John Delaney security support safety important So I think there's a potential to make tuition free at public universities as part as young people doing national service. I think that is the most realistic option. John Delaney free think service people I don't say bad things about my Republican colleagues, ever. John Delaney say bad things colleagues