Senator Gerald Wesley Moran is an American lawyer and politician. He is serving as a senior U.S. Senator from Kansas under the Republicans. He is serving with the Junior United States, Senator Roger Marshall. He was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Kansas 1st district.
A member of the Republican Party, he served as chair of the National Republican Senatorial Committee for the 113th U.S. Congress, during which he led successful Republican efforts in the 2014 election, producing the first Republican Senate majority since 2006.
Previously, he served as a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Kansas’s 1st congressional district.
Senator Jerry Moran was born in Great Bend, Kansas, on May 29th, 1954. Raised at Plainville, Moran graduated from the University of Kansas with a B.A. in economics in 1976.
While schooling at the University of Kansas, he interned for U.S. Rep Keith Sebelius. He also worked as a banker before receiving his J.D. with the University of Kansas School of Law in 1982.
After his J.D., Senator Jerry Moran practiced law at Stinson, Mag & Fizzell in Kansas. He later joined the Jeter & Larson Law Firm, where he practiced for 15 years. He served as a state assistant attorney general from 1982 to 1985.
He was also the deputy attorney of Rooks County from 1987 to 1995. Moran taught political science at Fort Hays State University.
In 1988, Moran won an election to the Kansas Senate and later served as the majority leader from 1995 to 1997. In 1996, Moran won a seat at the U.S. House of Representatives. He was re-elected six times and served from 1997 to 2011. He was a senior member of the House Committee on Agriculture.
In 2010, Moran won as the Republican nominee and ran for a seat in the U.S. Senate. He won 70% of the votes against Democratic nominee Lisa Johnston and other candidates.
He was re-elected in 2016. He became a senior senator in 2021 after Pat Roberts retired from office. As a member of the Special Appropriation Committee, he has pushed to oppose reckless spending and stricter lending standards.
His administration fosters several issues related to the state’s economy, empowerment, and tech. His works and reforms have also been a great help for the aviation industry in Kansas.
In his ambition to improve the Kansas economy, Moran’s administration has worked relentlessly to promote agriculture in the state.
He was one of the senators that warned that dairy farmers are facing huge market instability. He then urged his department to encourage farmers to consider the Dairy Margin Coverage Program. He also cosponsored the Transporting Livestock Across America Safely Act.
Moran sponsored the Pharmacy Competition and Consumer Choice Act. He is a co-founder of the Congressional Community Pharmacy Coalition. He is also the co-chair of the House Rural Health Care Coalition. But, Moran opposed the Affordable Care Act and the Medicare reform package.
Considered a conservative leader, Moran has been a leading advocate for protecting and promoting quality of life. Despite his several legislative accomplishments, Moran also made some flops that attracted criticism.
He voted against investigating the post-2020 election riot. He was part of the Senators that wrote a controversial warning letter to Iran. He also filibustered Obama’s drone policy. Yet. he continues to make huge legislative landmarks in the service of his people.
You can find out more about the senator here.
Here’s our collection of the best Jerry Moran Quotes:
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Jerry Moran Quotes on Politics/Trump/Power
I voted against the Democrats’ Freedom to Vote Act because it is a rebranded, hyper-partisan attempt to federalize our elections and sideline local governments.
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While we seek answers for the failed withdrawal from Afghanistan, we must also know the Admin’s plans for the future. Much remains to be addressed, and I sponsored legislation to meet these challenges, including evacuating Americans & combatting terrorism.
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As Americans face higher prices at the gas station & grocery store, I will not support the Democrats’ efforts to suspend the debt limit to facilitate their out-of-control spending that is jeopardizing our economy & hurting American families.
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Our government should not trust the Taliban to carry out this mission. They are an adversary and a terrorist organization. Relying on the Taliban to uphold commitments when they have routinely broken past promises is irresponsible and places lives at risk.
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The American people deserve answers on the weak leadership & mismanagement that led to the chaos & collapse of Afghanistan.
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Jerry Moran Quotes on Economy
And innovation and entrepreneurship is the opportunity and best opportunity we have to grow the economy.
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You’re perceived as being a success if you find a job in some big city and work with hundreds of other people and draw a paycheck every month.
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Big companies are often in the process of laying off workers. Small startup companies are the ones that are hiring. The statistics prove that’s where job growth is going to occur.
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From the beginning, I outlined the criteria needed for me to support any final outcome of the negotiations. My top priority was the bill must be paid for and, therefore, not raise the national debt.
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America can’t spend its way to prosperity. As inflation hits a 13-year high, the Democrats want to raise the debt limit to clear the way for their reckless $3.5T tax-and-spend spree that will only increase inflation and continue to hurt American families.
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The higher prices hit everyone, with pay raises for most workers so far failing to keep up with inflation. But they hurt low-income households in particular.
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Jerry Moran Quotes on Energy
We need an all-of-the-above energy plan that utilizes the Keystone XL Pipeline, supports innovation and not more red tape and new taxes. Producing energy here at home is the best solution for lower gas prices.
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Jerry Moran Quotes on Health
During the pandemic, we have seen telehealth services expand the options of care available to rural Kansans. As we continue to unlock the potential of telehealth, I’m pleased to introduce this sensible legislation & expand the list of eligible providers.
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Thank you to the health care workers across our state for your dedication to caring for Kansans. You have my utmost respect and gratitude.
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Thank you to the health care workers across our state for your dedication to caring for Kansans. You have my utmost respect and gratitude.
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Jerry Moran Quotes on Agriculture
American farmers and ranchers deserve a USDA that will pursue supportive policies rather than seek their further harm.
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I always assumed the Department of Agriculture was the farmer and rancher’s friend.
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We need to make sure the Department of Agriculture is promoting farmers and ranchers.
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Never in my life would I have expected USDA to be opposed to farmers and ranchers.
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Jerry Moran Quotes on Society/Equality
The JOBS Act is the ‘topic of the moment.’
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This is a global fight to get the right people in the right place and we’re talking about people with PhDs in engineering, computer science, mathematics.
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One of the most difficult speeches to prepare is an address to a graduation class, which is why I don’t often do them.
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The bigger picture is we’re likely to see inflation climb higher. Things are going to get worse before they get better.
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Sen. Dole demanded a memorial worthy of the sacrifice of our Greatest Generation. Not only did he demand it, he helped plan it, raised nearly $200 million to build it and, once completed, Sen. Dole welcomed countless WWII veterans on Honor Flights from across the country.
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Inflation is hurting everyone – from those at the checkout counter to farmers and ranchers producing our food this Thanksgiving.
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Combating hunger is not only the morally right thing to do, it’s the smart thing to do.
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Jerry Moran Quotes on Business/Tax
My role is to try to remove the impediments to entrepreneurs’ chance to succeed. It’s about improving the business climate to give people a better chance of succeeding.
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Small businesses are the backbone of our economy, especially in many communities across Kansas.
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Aerospace manufacturers in the Air Capital of the World are vital contributors to the new era of space, and with the highest concentration of aerospace manufacturing workers in the nation, Wichita is the future of flight, and we have the talent to prove it.
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Jerry Moran Quotes on Security
The men and women serving in our military work every day to keep us safe. This year’s #NDAA includes important measures to support our troops and their families, and it gives the military the resources they need to defend our freedoms from threats around the world.
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We have a responsibility to honor the lives of the young men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice to their country.
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This Veterans Day as we honor, remember and pay respect to those who have served in our military, we should also reflect on what we have done and what more we can do to repay our American heroes for their service.
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Our country made a commitment to care for our veterans and ensure they receive the benefits they have earned through their service.
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We must use every resource available to evacuate all Americans, allies and partners out of Afghanistan and protect our service members on the ground.
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It is our duty to honor the service and sacrifice of all those who responded to the attacks on our country since 9/11 including those who lost their lives today.
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November is a time to acknowledge the tremendous sacrifice of our veterans, servicemembers & military families. Military service is family service, and I thank these families for their strength, resilience & courage, and the sacrifices they make so their loved ones can serve.
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Other Jerry Moran Quotes
I am convinced that success is not measured by what you get out of life, but by what you give back.
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Perfection has to do with the end product, but excellence has to do with the process.
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My goal is not to create a circumstance in which no one fails, but one in which many will succeed.
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This battle for global talent is so important.
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We’ve become a country that is often risk averse. That’s not the way to succeed.
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