James Langevin Quotes

United States, Politician
April 22, 1964

James R. Langevin /ˈlændʒəˌvɪn/ (born April 22, 1964) is the U.S. Representative for Rhode Island's 2nd congressional district, serving since 2001. He is a member of the Democratic Party. Langevin is the first quadriplegic to serve in Congress.

I was so affected by the tragic shootings that took place in Newtown, Connecticut, as we all were.

James Langevin
To me, that's the role of government: not to give people a hand out, but a hand up... giving people the tools to pave their own way to success.

James Langevin
- People
- Up
- Success

Growing up in Rhode Island, I dreamed of a career in law enforcement. That hasn't worked out exactly as I had planned, but life seldom does.

James Langevin
- Life
- Up
- Career
My work in government has flowed from the fundamental idea of personal empowerment. It's about giving people the tools they need to pave their own way.

James Langevin
- People
- Work
- Giving
My accident happened in what should have been one of the safest places to be: in a police station, at the hands of trained police officers. So more guns are not the answer.

James Langevin
- Police
More guns are not the answer to keeping our kids and our communities safer.

James Langevin
- Kids
I am fortunate to have access to an array support and services, and I certainly could not do my job without them. But sadly, not everyone has access to the same resources.

James Langevin
- Job
- Support
I don't want someone else to go through and live through the life that I have had to live through in terms of the challenges that I face.

James Langevin
- Life
- Live

I'd like to see a comprehensive gun control bill brought to the floor, but if we have to do it in several votes, that's fine, too. But give us the vote. Let us make our case to our colleagues on the floor and have a vote.

James Langevin
- Control
- Gun