Jim McGovern Quotes

United States, Politician
November 20, 1959

James Patrick McGovern (born November 20, 1959) is a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Massachusetts's 2nd congressional district. He is a member of the Democratic Party. The district, numbered as the 3rd District from 1997 to 2013, stretches from Worcester to the Pioneer Valley.

I thought Iraq was the wrong war at the wrong time and have been fighting to get the Administration to stop its failed policy and bring our troops home.

Jim McGovern
- Time
- Home
- War
In 2005, I was the first member of Congress to introduce legislation calling for an immediate withdrawal of our troops from Iraq.

Jim McGovern

I ran for Congress in 1996 to help Ted Kennedy pass a comprehensive health insurance reform bill.

Jim McGovern
- Help
- Health
- Insurance
Corporations are created by the people, acting through their governments. We grant them corporate charters that confer certain legal rights and privileges, like the ability to enter into contracts, limited liability and perpetual life.

Jim McGovern
- People
- Life
A large majority of Americans believe that corporations exert too much influence on our daily lives and our political process.

Jim McGovern
- Believe
- Political
- Daily