“All my life, the naysayers have told me that I can't win because I'm a...” — Tammy Baldwin Quote

All my life, the naysayers have told me that I can't win because I'm a progressive... because I'm a woman... even because I'm a lesbian.

In my grandfather's lab, scientists did independent research, and peers reviewed and commented on its merits. Politics, he taught me, had no place in the scientific process.

The U.S. routinely ranks lower than other countries in health outcomes such as infant mortality.

When I first ran for Congress in 1998, people counted me out.

I've decided to run for the U.S. Senate because I believe Wisconsin families need a senator who will work hard to deliver results for the middle class - a leader with the courage to do what's right, no matter how tough the odds or how powerful the special interests we have to fight.

You may call me selfish if you will, conservative or reactionary, or use any other harsh adjective you see fit to apply, but an American I was born, an American I have remained all my life.

Growing up in the projects, I've been around music all my life. Marvin Gaye, everything man.

It makes my wife mad, you know, she wants me to stay home all the time. But its what I've done all my life and I think when I quit doing it I'll probably go away pretty quick.

I have been a film buff all my life and believe that the finest cinema is fully the equal of the best novels.