No one in my family had ever been in politics. My dad thought it was something that got in the way. Rob Portman dadfamilypolitic Change image and share on social
It's not about sizzle for me. I think it's fine. I mean, America made a decision in 2008 to go with a president who did have sizzle. Rob Portman americadecisionfine Change image and share on social
Ohio chose the president in 2000 and 2004. The independent voters, the so-called swing voters, are the ones who make the difference. Rob Portman callchoosedifference Change image and share on social
When you tax capital gains income, you don't help the economy, you hurt the economy, which is why President Kennedy, President Reagan, President Clinton and President Bush all believed we should have a lower rate for capital gains. Rob Portman believebushcapital share on social
You could have another downgrade. You could certainly have a stock market reaction that would be negative. And, I think nobody who looks at it objectively would want to happen. Rob Portman downgradehappenmarket Change image and share on social
If you focus on what people care about, you have ideas. And people are looking for solutions. Rob Portman carefocusidea Change image and share on social
I believe it's wrong to say someone can't do his or her job because of their heritage. Rob Portman heritagejobwrong Change image and share on social
All of our sons and daughters ought to have the same opportunity to experience the joy and stability of marriage. Rob Portman daughterexperiencejoy Change image and share on social
I don't know what's going to happen specifically on votes on Obamacare. I suspect we'll vote to repeal early to put on record the fact that we Republicans think it's a bad policy, and we think it's hurting our constituents, and we think health care cost should be going down, not up. Rob Portman badcareconstituent share on social