Political Quotes

On the public record

All Quotes

Every politician on the site, every statement on file. Search, filter, and read the public record.

28,700+·quotes on file

Active
Rashida Tlaib
@rashidatlaib· Democratic · MI· Feb 25, 2020

though the House passed critical legislation, I want to point out that Leader Mitch McConnell has not even allowed a debate on these important bills on voter rights, much less a vote.

congress.gov
Rashida Tlaib
@rashidatlaib· Democratic · MI· Feb 25, 2020

I think it is an important conversation. Getting rid of the Electoral College is an important conversation.

congress.gov
Rashida Tlaib
@rashidatlaib· Democratic · MI· Feb 25, 2020

Suppressing the vote is a form of political and theological idolatry and sin, and it has no place in this democracy.

congress.gov
Rashida Tlaib
@rashidatlaib· Democratic · MI· Feb 25, 2020

Congress has clear authority, clear authority, to investigate, any level of government, to try to push back on any infringement on that right.

congress.gov
Rashida Tlaib
@rashidatlaib· Democratic · MI· Feb 25, 2020

We are changing that tomorrow with his family. I hope everyone comes back to share this important event and honor his memory as we do with this hearing today.

congress.gov
Rashida Tlaib
@rashidatlaib· Democratic · MI· Feb 25, 2020

the right to vote is guaranteed by the Constitution.

congress.gov
Rashida Tlaib
@rashidatlaib· Democratic · MI· Feb 25, 2020

We demand equality and safety of all persons regardless of sexual orientation and gender identity, and we demand equal treatment and accessible housing, healthcare, public transportation, and adequate income and services for people with…

congress.gov
Rashida Tlaib
@rashidatlaib· Democratic · MI· Feb 25, 2020

Repent, for the Bible says, 'Whoa unto those who legislate evil and rob the poor of their rights and make women and children their prey.'

congress.gov
Jennifer Granholm
@jennifergranholm· Democratic · MI· Feb 16, 2020

He needs one more poll. If he is on that debate stage, he's going to have to answer for it.

transcripts.cnn.com
Jennifer Granholm
@jennifergranholm· Democratic · MI· Feb 16, 2020

I fear for the Democrats that it will be a brokered convention and that's difficult to unite once that happens.

transcripts.cnn.com
Brenda Lawrence
@brendalawrence· Democratic · MI· Feb 13, 2020

Today, I stand here proud to say that I was one who cast my vote for the passage of ERA in America. I also rise today to recognize a woman who was so very instrumental to the State of Michigan and its fight for civil rights, Miss Daisy…

govinfo.gov
Rashida Tlaib
@rashidatlaib· Democratic · MI· Feb 13, 2020

I rise very proudly, the first Muslim woman ever elected in the Congress, in support of H.J. Res. 79. Madam Speaker, what is even more interesting is what I have been hearing about this obsession to control and oppress women in the United…

govinfo.gov
Rashida Tlaib
@rashidatlaib· Democratic · MI· Feb 12, 2020

I thank the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Porter), my incredible colleague who co-chairs the Special Order within the Congressional Progressive Caucus. I do appreciate her continued leadership in fighting for families all across the…

govinfo.gov
Brenda Lawrence
@brendalawrence· Democratic · MI· Feb 11, 2020

It is with great excitement today that I stand in strong support of the bill to establish the women's museum in the Smithsonian chain of museums in our country. I want to share a story with you, Madam Speaker. When I walked through the…

govinfo.gov
Debbie Dingell
@debbiedingell· Democratic · MI· Feb 11, 2020

I am somebody that believes that these decisions are best made by the individual woman and her doctor.

congress.gov
Tim Walberg
@timwalberg· Republican · MI· Feb 11, 2020

I thank the gentleman for yielding. Madam Speaker, I would like to thank Chairman Johnson, Task Force Chairman Gianforte, and my colleagues at RSC for their leadership on this task force and putting together a document that has answers if…

govinfo.gov