“My district has a lot of subsidized housing. My district has a lot of folks who are on public assistance.”— Steve Israel
“I believe that the role of government is to help those who cannot help themselves.”— Frank Lautenberg
“I'm for the poor man — all poor men, black and white, they all gotta have a chance. They gotta have a home, a job, and a decent education for their children. 'Every man a king' — that's my slogan.”— Russell B. Long
“We have a responsibility to look after our brothers and sisters. And that's what we're supposed to do.”— David Obey
“I think it is important for the American people to know that we are not going to balance the budget on the backs of the poor.”— Marc Racicot