I grew up in a family where our mother made our clothing. We didn't have a lot of money, so we learned how to scrimp, and we learned how to invent and to create. And those are learned skills. Marcy Kaptur clthecreatefamily Change image and share on social
I believe America's chief strategic vulnerability is our dependence on imported petroleum. Marcy Kaptur americachiefdependence Change image and share on social
We have to get rid of the constant fundraising that happens inside the Congress. Before, political parties used to raise money; now, individual members are raising money through the DCCC and the RCCC. It is absolutely corrupt. Marcy Kaptur absolutelycongressconstant share on social
As I watch what is happening in the Middle East and the carnage that comes over our television screens every evening, I cannot help but ask myself, what is wrong with humankind that we cannot stop the killing? Marcy Kaptur carnageeasteven share on social
I wholeheartedly support the aspirations of the Ukrainian people for a democratic, free and just society where the rule of law prevails without corruption or government violence directed against citizens. Marcy Kaptur aspirationcitizencorruption share on social
People who go to work every day and perform the services essential to keeping our economy functioning deserve to live above the poverty level. Marcy Kaptur daydeserveeconomy Change image and share on social
These Americans are among the working poor with full-time jobs earning $5.15 an hour. Millions fall into this boat, even more when you consider that the poverty line has not been adequately adjusted to reflect the true level of poverty in this country. Marcy Kaptur adequatelyadjustamerican share on social
We came from a family where we ran our own small business. Our dad made his own products. We made our own sausages, our own meatloafs, our own pickles. Dad had to do everything himself. He had to figure out how to finance his business. Marcy Kaptur businessdadfamily share on social
I think food and education will help stem the poverty of the young people who are being drawn into terrorism every day. Marcy Kaptur daydraweducation Change image and share on social
That level of trade deficit throttles real growth in our country and continues the unfortunate path of selling out America. We are not winning the global trade war, we are losing it badly. Marcy Kaptur americabadlycontinue Change image and share on social
