Political Quotes

On the recordJune 3, 2024
My greatest fear is that we could face a coordinated terrorist attack from elements among the millions who have entered this country illegally over the last three years.
Said by
Tom McClintock
Republican · California

Editor's note · Context

McClintock expresses concern about potential terrorist threats from illegal immigrants.

Share & report

More from Tom McClintock

Jun 12, 2024

It's the turning of the most terrifying powers that government possesses against its own citizens to influence elections.

congress.gov
Jun 3, 2024

Not because of a lack of resources, but because the laws that have been adopted in the 1970s make it cost prohibitive.

congress.gov
Jun 3, 2024

The Federal forests are absolutely decrepit. Again, one quarter of them destroyed. Yet, we lose money.

congress.gov
Oct 23, 2024

The Chief of the Border Patrol told us at Eagle Pass that he says, I am standing in front of an open fire hydrant with a bucket. I do not need more buckets. I need somebody to shut off the fire hydrant.

congress.gov

Other voices in this conversation