Political Quotes

Bob Schaffer: 223 years ago, the Declaration of Independence was signed in Philadelphia, but just 5 days ago there was a different…

On the recordSeptember 30, 1999
223 years ago, the Declaration of Independence was signed in Philadelphia, but just 5 days ago there was a different sort of revolt on the steps of Philadelphia's city hall.
Said by
Bob Schaffer
Source
congress.gov
Sep 30, 1999

Editor's note · Context

Discussing a protest against a celebration of Communist rule in China by Philadelphia's mayor.

Share

More from Bob Schaffer

Jun 12, 2002

That is right. And the benefit in our bill, let me just start with the dollar amounts and some of the specifics, it is a $250 benefit to every individual taxpayer in the country. Well, $250 is a certain dollar amount that every American is…

govinfo.gov
Sep 12, 2002

This is a bill that is about rich versus poor. And it is surprising to me to hear the opponents of the rule and the bill speak so viciously against the poor in America because that is what they are doing. See, if one is wealthy in America…

govinfo.gov
Jun 11, 2002

We have some opponents to the plan, unfortunately, and I think that opposition is somewhat premature. It is almost reflexive because of the battles that have been traditional here in Washington. When we talk about having a closer…

govinfo.gov
Jun 12, 2002

I do not care how late it is, and I do not care how many times we have to hear it, but this is something that we need to speak about more often. Let me be a little critical of our own party, if I can. We are Republicans, we are…

govinfo.gov