Political Quotes

On the recordJuly 14, 2025
I introduced today an amendment demanding the full release of the Epstein files. The Speaker's Rules Committee should demand a vote tomorrow of every Member of Congress. Yes, we should release it or, no, we should not. This is a question of: Whose side are we on? Are we on the side of protecting the rich and the powerful who have put their thumb on the scales of government to suck out millions of dollars, while working-class Americans suffer, or are we on the side of the people? The Attorney General said on her desk was the Epstein file. Now she is saying: No, no, nothing to see. Don't release it. This is a question of trust. We need to release the Epstein files so we can restore government of the people, by the people, and for the people. Every Member of Congress tomorrow should be forced to vote on this amendment.
Said by
Ro Khanna
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Calling for the release of the Epstein files and a vote in Congress on the matter.

Share

More from Ro Khanna

Aug 27, 2026

Don't put Israel hawks out of touch with our voters in charge of our Middle East policy.

commondreams.org
Jul 29, 2026

Across the world, hundreds of millions of people are already feeling the effects of climate change and the health consequences that often follow.

markey.senate.gov
Aug 13, 2026

Labels usually don't matter in American politics, in my view. We've been...

npr.org
Jul 23, 2026

We need what I call the ‘modern Marshall plan for America’.

theguardian.com

Other voices in this conversation