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 More Quotes by John Delaney More Quotes From John Delaney It feels like some Democrats are cheering on a recession because they want to stick it to Trump. John Delaney top-news Why do we have to be the party of taking something away from people? John Delaney politics I think we should be the party that keeps what's working and fixes what's broken. John Delaney top-news It is a time for bold solutions. But we also have to put our shoulder behind things that can actually get done, because climate, Jake, is not like other issues. We have an infrastructure issue in this country. But if we wait five years to deal with our infrastructure, it's a missed opportunity. But it doesn't get exponentially worse, so we have to deal with climate change right away. John Delaney politics I grew up in a time when we had institutions in our society that really supported people. And I don't think we see that here today, i mean, I grew up in a blue collar family. My dad was an electrician. Neither of my parents went to college. I needed scholarships from my dad's union to give me the opportunity to get the education that I have received. And I had this amazing kind of American dream-type life where I worked hard and played by the rules. John Delaney politics I also believe strongly in the freedom of religion, right, and I believe strongly in the separation of church and state. So I don't believe religious doctrine should inform public policy. John Delaney politics I believe them over Putin, so I will start with that. John Delaney politics The most important thing for a president to do is to be honest, if you're not honest about the problem, it's very hard to be honest about the solution. And what that happens, you don't get anything done. John Delaney politics If I was running as a middle-aged white guy 30 years ago, I would have an advantage. Today, I don't, right ? as the father of four daughters, I'm really excited that at least the Democratic Party is at a point in its history where you don't get an advantage for being a white male, but you have to earn it. John Delaney politics I don't think they are right about that, i think if you have enjoyed some financial success, which I have, and you want to invest It in trying to make the country a better place, which I do( you should be able to). I think at the end of Election Day in 2020, the American people love people who are successful. John Delaney politics I can say to my campaign team,' Let's sign the leases for six offices in Iowa, I am good for them,'. John Delaney politics No cat and mouse games. I’m all in and I’m running for president. John Delaney politics The fundamental premise of the no-negotiation strategy is that if you start doing those things, you will lead to more hostages being taken. And I think that's a very valid concern. John Delaney politics I think it's short-sighted, the report makes clear is that we haven't done a good job here ... When you have a problem you've got to stop with incremental solutions and you need more of a wholesale solution. John Delaney politics His country failed him in his greatest time of need. John Delaney us-news Climate change is the environmental challenge of this generation, and it is imperative that we act before it's too late. John Delaney environmental climate-change change Clay Hunt was the kind of individual that has made America a great country. In 2005, when his country needed him, he enlisted in the Marine Corps. Shot in Iraq, he earned a Purple Heart, and after he recuperated, he graduated from Marine Corps Scout Sniper School and was deployed to Afghanistan. John Delaney great heart country school I'm immensely proud to be a Democrat because of our party's history of fighting for justice, fairness, and equality. From Roosevelt to Obama, we've worked to bring seniors and children out of poverty, expanded civil rights, supported science and research, and pushed for equality of opportunity. John Delaney opportunity science history children The way you deal with automation is by upgrading people's skills so they can get the jobs of the future. John Delaney you future people way I am of the view that the Affordable Care Act will be a transformative piece of legislation that can lower the cost of health care in the United States - perhaps our greatest fiscal obstacle - and help all Americans lead healthy and productive lives, free from worry that a single illness could mean ruin for an entire family. John Delaney i-am family care health