Political Quotes

Jared Huffman: “It has always been my position that Congress, only Congress, can authorize the removal of those dams.”

On the recordDecember 11, 2023
It has always been my position that Congress, only Congress, can authorize the removal of those dams.
Said by
Jared Huffman
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Huffman emphasizes Congress's exclusive authority over dam removal decisions.

Share

More from Jared Huffman

Sep 27, 2026

My answer is simple. We’ll use those tools. We’ll act like the Congress.

abcnews.com
Aug 28, 2026

Our parks belong to all of us. These places should be protected for every generation, not sold off to Trump’s ultra-wealthy friends to profit off of.

theguardian.com
Sep 9, 2026

Trump is turning the Defense Production Act into a blank check for Big Oil.

padilla.senate.gov
Aug 29, 2026

I will fight this, both for Yosemite and for every treasured park that would be up for grabs if this domino falls.

theguardian.com

Other voices in this conversation