Congressman John Salazar: On the Record

On Leadership

"Every single vote I cast, I consider what my beliefs are and what my district's beliefs are," John Salazar said. He tries to "defend my district, defend rural values" and ignore the party line.  - Rocky Mountain News, June 16, 2005

"We need people in all levels of government who not only understand but live by the rural values of hard work and integrity. And it has become clear in recent weeks that we need to work hard to maintain integrity in Congress.” – Grand Junction Sentinel, October 20, 2005

"I think most people, especially in rural communities, tend to view their candidate as someone who understands what their lifestyles are about, I think even much more so than party or partisanship.” – Pueblo Chieftain, August 14, 2005

On Rural Development

"We must develop our rural communities and provide even the most remote areas with the benefits and services enjoyed by people in Denver. These committee assignments will empower us in our fight to bring home federal dollars for rural Colorado." – Cortez Journal, January 1, 2005

On Protecting Our Water

"Clean water is the right of every American, and we need to preserve our open spaces for future generations." - Pueblo Chieftain, May 25, 2005

On Honest Government

"We can't keep spending and not thinking about our future. Our debt goes on the backs of our children." Salazar said getting people back to work and investing government money in projects and programs will bring returns will be a big step toward creating what he calls "an honest budget." – Durango Herald, April 14, 2005