Political Quotes

Ted Stevens: “I wanted to ask my good friend from Arkansas a question or two about his amendment so I can be sure I understand it.…”

On the recordMay 5, 1994
I wanted to ask my good friend from Arkansas a question or two about his amendment so I can be sure I understand it. Does the Senator's amendment say you cannot take any gift from anybody? Or just from lobbyists?
Said by
Ted Stevens

Editor's note · Context

Questioning an amendment related to gift restrictions during Senate floor debate.

Share

More from Ted Stevens

Feb 14, 2018

A country that picks up or identifies a launch might legitimately worry whether the weapon carries a nuclear or conventional payload.

congress.gov
Aug 22, 2017

I do believe that it is of such significance that we cannot turn away from it.

congress.gov
Feb 26, 2014

The whole purpose of the Act is to protect our fisheries and have a conservation ethic to be the major goal.

congress.gov
Jun 27, 2022

The portraits of Senator Harry Reid and Senator Ted Stevens are the first additions to the leadership series since 2011.

congress.gov