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
A market where chief executive officers make 262 times that of the average worker and 821 times that of the minimum-wage worker is not a market that is working well. And it is surely not working well enough to build a solid middle class. Marcy Kaptur averagebuildchief 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
I believe America's chief strategic vulnerability is our dependence on imported petroleum. Marcy Kaptur americachiefdependence Change image and share on social
Strong efforts have been made in Ohio to curb the authoritarianism of our Secretary of State, Kenneth Blackwell, as he has purged people from lists in our State in particular precincts where voters are heavily minority. Marcy Kaptur authoritarianismblackwellcurb 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
America is becoming more and more dependent upon imports from foreign manufacturers than we are exports from our country in all fields: in appliances, in clothing, even food. This year America may become for the first time in its history a net food importer. Marcy Kaptur americaapplianceclthe 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
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
I have an ability to work collegially across a wide range of interests in the caucus and in the Congress, and an ability to work on a bipartisan basis. Appropriators pride themselves on that. Marcy Kaptur abilityappropriatorbasis Change image and share on social
