Erik Paulsen Quotes

United States, Politician
May 14, 1965

Erik Philip Paulsen is an American politician serving in the United States House of Representatives for Minnesota's 3rd congressional district since 2009. A member of the Republican Party of Minnesota, he previously served in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 1995 to 2009 and as Majority Leader from 2003 to 2007. His district in the western part of the Twin Cities metropolitan area includes Bloomington, Eden Prairie, Edina, Minnetonka, Maple Grove, Plymouth and Wayzata.

Our democracy is predicated on the belief that our government should be accessible by the people. We cannot allow ourselves to give in to fear or shy away from interacting with the public.

Erik Paulsen
- People
- Democracy
- Should
Any law can be changed, obviously, at any time.

Erik Paulsen
- Law
- Changed

There is no question we need an energy policy overhaul in America. A key part of that overhaul must include moving forward aggressively with expanding nuclear energy as a renewable energy source. Storing nuclear waste is an important piece of that effort.

Erik Paulsen
- Important
- Energy
- Moving
We need a tax code that promotes savings, investment, achievement, innovation, and hard work.

Erik Paulsen
I just want to listen and build relationships with as many of my colleagues as possible.

Erik Paulsen
- Want
- Colleagues
Thats been hard being away from the family, because Washington can be lonely. When you tune out of all the activity, thats like, youre alone.

Erik Paulsen
- Hard
- Lonely
- Activity