Political Quotes

Adam Schiff

The Public Record

Adam Bennett Schiff is an American lawyer and politician currently serving as the U.S. Representative for California's 28th congressional district, a position he has held since January 3, 2001. A member of the Democratic Party, Schiff has played a significant role in various legislative efforts and is known for his work on national security and intelligence issues. He served as the Chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, where he was involved in high-profile investigations and oversight of intelligence agencies.

Quotes by year · 1995–20261,945 total · peak 2021 (341)
1995: 20 quotes1996: 3 quotes1997: 1 quote2002: 3 quotes2004: 2 quotes2005: 2 quotes2006: 19 quotes2007: 4 quotes2009: 52 quotes2010: 53 quotes2011: 21 quotes2012: 26 quotes2013: 8 quotes2014: 38 quotes2015: 39 quotes2016: 11 quotes2017: 92 quotes2018: 55 quotes2019: 236 quotes2020: 186 quotes2021: 341 quotes2022: 311 quotes2023: 186 quotes2024: 47 quotes2025: 110 quotes2026: 79 quotes
Aug 14, 2026

The growing backlog of projects in limbo due to FTA and OMB inaction is unacceptable.

padilla.senate.gov
Aug 14, 2026

Instead they handed DHS BILLIONS more of your tax dollars without any constraint after the shooting and killing [of] individuals in the streets.

commondreams.org
Aug 13, 2026

These threats are not hypothetical—they are happening right now.

foreignpolicy.com
Aug 13, 2026

The Office of Legal Counsel used to have sufficient independence from the president to give sound legal advice to the executive branch. Under Trump, it is an office that merely tells the president what he wants to hear.

talkingpointsmemo.com
Aug 7, 2026

This bill will help the Pit River Tribe manage the Four Corners site as their ancestors did.

padilla.senate.gov
Aug 7, 2026

I am proud to see our legislation to help the Pit River Tribe restore their ancestral homelands and promote Tribal sovereignty advance out of committee.

padilla.senate.gov
Aug 7, 2026

By allowing the Coast Guard to enter intergovernmental support agreements, this bill will unlock millions of dollars in savings, create jobs for military spouses, provide expanded services for Coast Guard members, and deliver opportunities…

murphy.senate.gov
Aug 2, 2026

It's critical that taxpayer dollars are spent responsibly and with full transparency and oversight, but removing billions in federal funding from another California project is not the right approach.

cbsnews.com
Jul 29, 2026

The Supreme Court needs reforms urgently to restore the American people’s confidence to that body.

murphy.senate.gov
Jul 29, 2026

As Senate Republicans move to once again confirm an inexperienced and unqualified nominee to a position of massive national security consequence for years to come, one thing remains clear — this type of politicized leadership will only…

foxnews.com
Jul 28, 2026

We respectfully urge the Commission to evaluate these renewal applications based solely on the factual record and the governing statutory standard, free from political considerations.

padilla.senate.gov
Jul 28, 2026

Public confidence in the Commission depends on its adherence to viewpoint neutrality and the rule of law.

padilla.senate.gov
Jul 24, 2026

From the first pitch of spring to that final out in October, the Dodgers once again made us believe.

padilla.senate.gov
Jul 16, 2026

The Supreme Court has lost the trust of the American people, and Justices accepting lavish gifts from wealthy individuals with business before the court has only made matters worse.

lujan.senate.gov
Jul 10, 2026

This federal funding will make critical upgrades at California’s airports. These major investments will create more jobs in communities across the Golden State.

padilla.senate.gov
Jul 10, 2026

For such serious allegations, a DOJ dedicated to enforcing the law — regardless of the political affiliation of its Attorney General — would likely insist on criminal charges and a civil penalty, not simply a settlement that is a cost of…

cbsnews.com
Jul 10, 2026

If prosecuting cases involving the risk of injuries or death to premature infants are not a priority enforcement matter, I have questions about what priorities the DOJ considers worthy of pursuing.

cbsnews.com
Jul 10, 2026

Under your management, DOJ does not consider a case involving deadly risks to medically sensitive infants, after a recommendation of a felony charge, to be worthy of criminal prosecution.

cbsnews.com
Jul 9, 2026

These grants will fund critical projects that help construct and improve bridges, roadways, off-ramps, bikeways, pedestrian crossings and other transportation infrastructure.

padilla.senate.gov
Jul 4, 2026

From safety improvements to modernizing aging infrastructure, this federal funding will make critical upgrades at California’s airports.

padilla.senate.gov
Jul 3, 2026

From safety improvements to modernizing aging infrastructure, this federal funding will make critical upgrades at California’s airports. These major investments will create more jobs in communities across the Golden State, strengthen our…

padilla.senate.gov
Jul 1, 2026

These fires did not discriminate based on party or political preference. Neither should this Administration.

padilla.senate.gov
Jul 1, 2026

Nor does the bill provide any relief to Southern Californians still needing assistance to recover and rebuild after the devastating fires that took place eighteen months ago. Donald Trump’s desire to punish Los Angeles and the state of…

padilla.senate.gov
Jul 1, 2026

Most of the Administration’s $87 billion supplement spending request would defray costs incurred as a result of the President’s decision to go to war with Iran, a war not authorized by Congress or supported by the American people. That…

padilla.senate.gov

Politicians like Adam Schiff