These quotes reflect a range of Kamala Harris’s thoughts and perspectives on leadership, justice, equality, and hope.
Kamala Harris Quotes
“What I want young women and girls to know is: You are powerful and your voice matters.” – Kamala Harris
“I often say, nobody can outwork my parents. My mom was all of five feet tall, but if you ever met her, you would have thought she was seven feet tall.” – Kamala Harris
“To everyone keeping up the fight, you are doing something. You are out there, saying, ‘You will not deny me my right to exist.'” – Kamala Harris
“America’s democracy is not guaranteed. It is only as strong as our willingness to fight for it.” – Kamala Harris
“You never have to ask anyone permission to lead. I want to make that really clear. When you want to lead, you lead.” – Kamala Harris
“In times of crisis, we must ask: Who are we as a nation? We must see a future where opportunity is present in every community.” – Kamala Harris
“I was raised that, when you see a problem, you don’t complain about it. You go and do something about it.” – Kamala Harris
“Every time a barrier is broken, it opens the door for the rest of us to step forward and reach for what we can be.” – Kamala Harris
“We must speak the truth that so often people in our country are overlooked, or treated as though they are invisible.” – Kamala Harris
“I have spent my career fighting for justice. It is probably one of the reasons I became a prosecutor.” – Kamala Harris
“We cannot accept a government that turns a blind eye to white supremacy.” – Kamala Harris
“When you lift up the women of a community, you lift up the children of that community, you lift up the families of that community.” – Kamala Harris
“No one should have to fight to earn their place in this country. That’s not who we are.” – Kamala Harris
“We must eliminate racial disparities in our education system and expand opportunity for all.” – Kamala Harris
“Let’s recognize that the American people are looking for leadership that speaks truth, that is grounded in ethics and values.” – Kamala Harris
“For too long, our criminal justice system has been a source of injustice.” – Kamala Harris
“I am very clear about the fact that health care should be a right, not a privilege.” – Kamala Harris
“Justice is not only about punishment. It’s about education and opportunity.” – Kamala Harris
“What we know is that America is as much about what can be as it is about what has been.” – Kamala Harris
“Our diversity is our strength. Our unity is our power.” – Kamala Harris
“I believe that a child going without an education is a crime.” – Kamala Harris
“There is so much more that unites us than what separates us.” – Kamala Harris
“What I want young women to know is that there will be people who will say, ‘You are out of your lane.’ I want them to say, ‘I am in my lane because I own my lane.'” – Kamala Harris
“We need to reject the false choice of either reforming the police or supporting law enforcement. We need both.” – Kamala Harris
“Our future is bright. The potential of the people of this country is infinite.” – Kamala Harris
“We have to have the courage to speak uncomfortable truths.” – Kamala Harris
“Every person should be able to get the health care they need when they need it, without worrying about whether they can afford it.” – Kamala Harris
“Real leadership creates more leaders.” – Kamala Harris
“We should always strive for the highest level of integrity in everything we do.” – Kamala Harris
“We can’t solve all the world’s problems, but we can make a difference. And we must.” – Kamala Harris
“Let us not throw up our hands when it is time to roll up our sleeves.” – Kamala Harris
“We need to deal with the inequalities in education. That’s the only way we can give every child an opportunity to succeed.” – Kamala Harris
“It is time to be aggressive in our pursuit of equality.” – Kamala Harris
“The American people deserve a president who fights for them, who speaks the truth, and who takes bold action to solve our most pressing problems.” – Kamala Harris
“We need to make the connection between climate change and the impact it is having on the most vulnerable.” – Kamala Harris
“When we march and fight, we march and fight for equality and for liberty.” – Kamala Harris
“The path toward justice is rarely easy, but it is always necessary.” – Kamala Harris
“We are better than this as a country. We need to speak out against hate and division.” – Kamala Harris
“Our democracy is at its best when everyone participates, and it’s at its worst when people are shut out.” – Kamala Harris
“We cannot afford to be cynical. We cannot afford to be tired. We must act with strength and hope.” – Kamala Harris
“We have a responsibility to speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves.” – Kamala Harris
“The decisions we make will determine the kind of country our children inherit.” – Kamala Harris
“The future of our democracy depends on your participation.” – Kamala Harris
“Our economy should work for everyone, not just the wealthy and the well-connected.” – Kamala Harris
“Success is not about how much money you make, it’s about the difference you make in people’s lives.” – Kamala Harris
“This is a moment that calls on us to see beyond what we are divided by and to come together for the good of our nation.” – Kamala Harris
“We must ensure that our children are growing up in a safe and nurturing environment.” – Kamala Harris
“Hope is contagious. And courage is contagious.” – Kamala Harris
“We have to keep pushing forward, and that means everyone must be in the fight.” – Kamala Harris
“You may be the first to do many things, but make sure you’re not the last.” – Kamala Harris
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