Political Quotes

Jackie Speier: I don't think there is a true appreciation of what these families are going through.

On the recordFebruary 4, 2020
I don't think there is a true appreciation of what these families are going through.
Said by
Jackie Speier
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Speier emphasizes the lack of understanding of military families' struggles.

Share

More from Jackie Speier

Feb 5, 2024

civil rights and civil liberties of those who choose to use social media

congress.gov
Dec 8, 2022

This NDAA moves us forward in reforming the military justice system. We took sexual assault out of the chain of command last year in the NDAA. This year, we take sexual harassment out of the chain, and we require trained investigators who…

govinfo.gov
Sep 20, 2022

Mr. Raven, how will the Navy improve victim services in the deployed environment on ships and submarines where full-time victim advocate positions may not be present?

congress.gov
Oct 30, 2022

I'm more anxious, and I think for all Members, there is going to be more trepidation associated with them being out with their constituents.

transcripts.cnn.com

Other voices in this conversation