Political Quotes

Henry Waxman: “The first duty of the public servant is the public safety, but that is not just my opinion, it is the law”

On the recordDecember 11, 2012
The first duty of the public servant is the public safety, but that is not just my opinion, it is the law
Said by
Henry Waxman
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Waxman emphasizes public safety as a primary duty of public servants.

Share

More from Henry Waxman

Oct 22, 2019

Because of the time when nothing was being done to address global warming, we are now faced with the fact that tomorrow is today.

congress.gov
Mar 11, 2019

The Federal Government would maintain its commitment to sharing the costs of providing basic healthcare and long-term coverage to vulnerable Americans.

congress.gov
Jul 11, 2019

No one should be secure while he violates the Constitution and the laws.

congress.gov
Oct 22, 2019

I think of how Henry Waxman showed America the true face of the tobacco industry, exposing decades of deceit.

congress.gov

Other voices in this conversation