Pete Stark quotes

Pete Stark is a well-known American politician who served in the US House of Representatives for California's 13th congressional district. Known for his progressive views and advocacy for healthcare reform, Stark was a vocal advocate for affordable healthcare for all Americans. He was the first member of Congress to openly declare that he did not believe in a supreme being, making him an outspoken advocate for secularism. With a career spanning over 40 years in politics, Pete Stark has left a lasting impact on healthcare policy in the United States. His legacy continues to inspire progressive politicians and activists. Learn more about Pete Stark's contributions to healthcare reform and social justice causes.

I think unleashing 3,000 smart bombs against the city of Baghdad in the first several days of the war... to me, if those were unleashed against the San Francisco Bay Area, I would call that an act of extreme terrorism.

- Pete Stark

Every American, regardless of their background, has the right to live free of unwarranted government intrusion. Repealing the worst provisions of the Patriot Act will reign in this gross abuse of power and restore to everyone our basic Constitutional rights.

- Pete Stark

You little fruitcake, you little fruitcake, I said you are a fruitcake.

- Pete Stark

We are a long way from getting back the jobs lost since President Bush took office.

- Pete Stark