SETH MOULTON

One of my top priorities in Congress is making sure every American who wants to serve our country has the opportunity to do so.

Operational risk is the risk of loss resulting from bank operational failures, such as rogue traders, fraudulent sales practices, and cyber risks. Operational risk capital is money or assets that banks have to hold to shield the economy from the consequences of these kinds of failures.

I love milk. I always drink milk.

While payday loans are often the only source of credit for low-income Americans, these lenders are notorious for predatory practices that cause borrowers to fall deeper into debt.

There will always be people who question your motives.

There's simply no reason for a civilian to own a military-style assault weapon. It's no different than why we outlaw civilian ownership of rockets and landmines.

Our national security is not a partisan issue.

Although I believe deeply that the Children's Health Insurance Program and the Community Health Center program are invaluable, I reject the notion that we cannot reauthorize these programs without plundering other equally vital programs.

We need to make sure that hardworking Americans have the workplace protections they need to get ahead in the 21st-century economy.

As a member of the Armed Service Committee and a co-chair of the Democratic National Security Task Force, I will continue to work to keep Americans safe at home and abroad.

I have and will continue to be an advocate for the important role the CFPB plays in our economy. In fact, I have voted overwhelmingly against legislation that would weaken, defund, or eliminate the agency.

The Columbia River Basin, which spans seven states in the Pacific Northwest, is one of the largest freshwater networks in North America. For centuries, the Basin has been a catalyst for economic development through the abundance of natural resources it provides.

The EPA issued the MATS rule in 2012, and it is the first national standard created to address power plant emissions of toxic air pollutants. Under MATS, power plants are required to install equipment to reduce emissions of specific pollutants, such as mercury and sulfur dioxide.

Good policy is grounded in a robust set of facts and data.

When you have a party leadership that is out of touch with the rest of the country, then that's a real problem for the entire party.

Rather than play politics with funding our government, pitting one group against another, we should make strong investments in our future.

Whistleblowers play a vital role in ensuring that the federal government is accountable to the people it serves.

I voted in support of H.R. 5445, the 21st Century IRS Act, which requires the IRS to place more taxpayer services online.

It shouldn't be easier for a company to get a tax break on buying another robot than training their employees to gain new skills for the modern economy.

The Democratic Party has had a real problem with recruitment because the party too often looks at just who's next in line in the party to run rather than in finding inspiring new leaders.

There is a healthy disrespect among veterans who served on the front lines for people who walk around telling war stories.

A budget is a reflection of our values, and as a member of the House Budget Committee, I work each year to ensure that our federal budget invests in programs that support working families, enhance our research and development capabilities, and ensure the safety and security of the American people.

As congressional Republicans and the Trump administration continue to attack the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), it came as no surprise that the House voted on two bills that would weaken emissions standards and, as a result, put our public health at risk.

Greatness is accomplishing the unrequired - doing what is right beyond what is expected.

Donald Trump obviously knows nothing about what it's like to put your life on the line for your country. He's never risked his life for anything.