19+ Russ Carnahan Quotes On Education, Government And Politics

Russ Carnahan is an American former U.S. Representative who served as a Democrat for Missouri's 3rd congressional district from 2005 to 2013. He is the son of the late Governor Mel Carnahan and the late Jean Carnahan, who was appointed to the U.S. Senate after her husband's death. He is currently the President of the Alliance for Global Good, a non-profit organization focused on global health and economic development. Following is our collection on famous quotes by Russ Carnahan on education, government, leadership.

Americans rightly asked, if this is the way our government responds to a natural disaster it knew about days in advance, how would it respond to a surprise terrorist attack? How would it respond to an earthquake? — Russ Carnahan

From protecting our natural resources to providing maritime security and national defense, the Coast Guard's duties are broad in scope, and the performance of those duties has never been more important. — Russ Carnahan

The Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Act is an important authorization for our country and for our citizens, as we have seen so vividly in the last few weeks. — Russ Carnahan

6.6 million people will benefit from a rise in the minimum wage. — Russ Carnahan

It is time this Congress listened to the American people and minimum-wage workers, and it is time that we act. — Russ Carnahan

Americans are also feeling the effects of soaring energy prices at the gas pump. The double burden of these added expenses will be far too much for many families. — Russ Carnahan

Congress has not raised the minimum wage since 1997. The minimum wage is now at its lowest level in 50 years adjusted for inflation. — Russ Carnahan

The regional security in the Middle East cannot be further compromised by an Iranian loose cannon. — Russ Carnahan

There is little doubt that Iran is on a mission to rebuild its nuclear weapons and use that capability to wreak havoc and destruction on Israel and others throughout the world. — Russ Carnahan

The American people have every right to be outraged with the administration's approval of the UAE port deal. It is time the people's House make the security of our Nation's ports a priority. — Russ Carnahan

It is irresponsible for this Congress to not investigate the President's lack of an exit strategy, and the fraud, waste, and abuse of U.S. tax dollars. — Russ Carnahan

Without action, we are going to continue to allow Iran to be a safe harbor for terrorists, see its economy further deteriorate, and see the Middle East further destabilize. — Russ Carnahan

The U.S. Coast Guard is a shining example of how well a Federal agency can perform with its flexibility, speed, and expertise. — Russ Carnahan

We have a VA hospital back home in St. Louis. Like many of our colleagues, we hear continued concerns about the access and the service. I have seen a statistic that more than 60,000 veterans today are waiting more than 6 months for an appointment at a VA hospital. — Russ Carnahan

We know that in 2001 it was believed 78 stem cell lines existed. But now we know there are only 22 that are viable, and they have been contaminated with mouse stem cells. — Russ Carnahan

I also rise today in strong support of forward movement on the implementation of health information technology, which has the potential to save the United States billions of dollars in health care costs each year. — Russ Carnahan

As winter weather settles in around the country, millions of American families are facing skyrocketing home heating prices with even greater impact if cold temperatures persist into the spring. — Russ Carnahan

Five years of Republicans' failed energy policies have resulted in Americans paying twice as much at the pump as they did in 2001, while big oil companies make triple the profits. — Russ Carnahan

Does anyone really believe it is possible to make even the most basic ends meet on $5.15 an hour? — Russ Carnahan

Life Lessons by Russ Carnahan

1. Russ Carnahan demonstrated that it is possible to make a positive impact in politics through hard work, dedication, and a commitment to public service.
2. He showed that it is possible to bring people together to work towards a common goal, regardless of political differences.
3. He also showed that it is possible to make a difference in the lives of the people you represent by advocating for their needs and interests.