“Joan Sebastian Guerrero should still be alive.”
“This President needs guardrails, not a blank check”
“I cannot vote to fund an illegal war with no justification, no set goal, and no exit strategy.”
“This cannot be acceptable in America.”
“Federal investment like this can transform lives and economies.”
“Anyone responsible for wrongdoing must be held accountable.”

Political Quotes

On the recordOctober 16, 2019
the purpose of H.R. 4 is nothing less than fortifying the cornerstone of our democracy.
Said by
Terri Sewell
Democratic · Alabama
Source
congress.gov

Editor's note · Context

Sewell emphasizes the importance of the Voting Rights Advancement Act for democracy.

Share

Share on XShare on FacebookEmail this quote

More from Terri Sewell

Dec 17, 2024

First, let me just say that we know that Barbara Lee speaks for all of us. When I first came to Washington, Barbara, you were a great mentor and friend. Having studied about Shirley Chisholm, the stories that you told about her were so…

govinfo.gov
May 17, 2026

It is time to show up and show out, not just in one state capital, not just for one election but we need you to step up and show up for every one of our state legislators who are trying to get out the vote.

wisconsinexaminer.com
Jun 11, 2024

I am a very strong supporter of AGOA, and I really appreciate our conversation today has heightened the fact that it is a bipartisan and bicameral support for renewal of AGOA.

congress.gov
Mar 6, 2025

The fight for voting rights is just as urgent as it was 60 years ago.

usatoday.com
View all Terri Sewell quotes

Other voices in this conversation