Tom Perez Quotes

Politics is human beings; it's addition rather than subtraction.

The way we're going to win elections in this country is not to become Republican lite. The way we're going to win elections in this country is to stand up for what we believe in.

I've always avoided expressing an opinion about where I think the republican movement should go - if it should go anywhere at all.

Traditionally, Young Republicans have been a leading indicator of the direction of the party.

I want to ensure that the Democratic Party moves in a more progressive direction, substantively and message-wise. And goes out and reaches people all over this country.

I just don't think the Democratic party is going to vote for someone because of the colour of their skin. They care about their values. They care what they're going to fight for. They care about their vision for the future.

Leaders play an important role, but it is the Labour party's supporters and potential supporters who should take the lead in discussing and determining the sense of purpose and direction of the party if we are to return to being a social movement aiming to transform our society.

When you elected me to serve as your Whip, I committed to create an inclusive and open Whip operation - one that didn't just register your objections and move on, but instead actively sought you out and worked to build coalitions that enabled us to advance our agenda on some of the most controversial issues we have faced.

From the standpoint of democratic legitimacy, it's a problem if half the electorate, or close to it, declines to vote, not least because they may not feel much of a stake in the whole process.

The president of the United States is a pretty important position, and it's the ideas and policies that matter to me, not the color of their skin.

Voters deserve - and they indeed expect - a good debate on the issues.

I think it's important that the President of the United States consult as widely as possible with those who have different views so that he can - he or she - can make the most informed decisions.

We can't wait until elections to fight for what we care about. We can't hope for a benevolent leader who may choose to listen to us. We need a network that lets the best ideas and leaders rise to the top through an open, inclusive democratic process.

To me, being a Democrat means we can't let 'We the People' turn into 'We the Few.'

We got to make sure that the Democratic Party is not just Democratic, but seen to be Democratic. That means we got to have systems in place that makes sure that everybody who participates in a primary is perceived to have an equal shot with everybody else.

I try to appeal to all Kentucky voters, regardless of gender, about the future of state.

We're able to choose our candidate not based on gender or sex or anything else other than their ideas.

The more Democrats try to abandon the values and policies embodied in our platform, the more we will continue to lose. We can't win by running on incrementalism.

I'm proud to be a Democrat, and I feel pretty strongly that the country would be better off with Democrats in charge.

The idea that the Hispanic vote hinges on one issue - immigration - is the most ridiculous and patronizing notion.

Much as I respect Russell Brand's point of view, I'm in the opposite camp to him about voting. I think it's enormously important to engage with the electoral process.

You can't complain or have a say if you don't vote.

We know that greater participation in our democracy will make our government more responsible and make elected officials more representative of the people we serve. Making that participation easier while improving the integrity and security of our elections is something we should all be able to support.

We need storytelling from all angles. We need men, women, and trans people participating in all aspects of filmmaking; this is the only way we can depolarise the age-old standard of singular perspective.

I want to be part of something that can offer British people something to vote for.