Scott Peters Quotes

“Earth Day should encourage us to reflect on what we are doing to make our planet a more sustainable and livable place.”

— Scott Peters

“Corporations are a fictional entity that are designed to make money, and they're neither people nor patriots.”

— Scott Peters

Supporting the entrepreneurial spirit is our best chance for economic progress.

— Scott Peters

“Comprehensive immigration reform would reduce the deficit and help grow the economy.”

— Scott Peters

“A healthy ocean is vital to our economy and well-being. We need clean and healthy oceans to sustain tourism and fisheries.”

— Scott Peters

The unending chase for money, I believe, threatens to steal our democracy itself. I've used the word 'corrupting,' and I want to be very clear about it: I mean by it not the corruption of individuals, but a corruption of a system itself that all of us are forced to participate in against our will.

— Scott Peters

“I'm just not a purist. You set goals and you have to work with everyone to figure out how to get what you can.”

— Scott Peters

“If we are to maintain our position as a global economic leader, we've got to end the govern-by-crisis mentality that sets us back instead of moving us forward.”

— Scott Peters

“In Congress, I am focused on the effects of climate change, including ocean acidification and sea-level rise - both of which are threats to healthy oceans that sustain life on- and off-shore.”

— Scott Peters

The San Diego region in many ways is defined by our relationship with the ocean. It's our front yard and a beautiful playground for families and visitors. It should be clean, safe, and inviting.

— Scott Peters

“I don't think we should view corporations as people for the purposes of speech.”

— Scott Peters

In San Diego, our local innovation economy is a thriving industry employing thousands of highly skilled workers.

— Scott Peters