Political Quotes

On the recordMarch 7, 2022
I cannot sit here silently while my Republican colleagues try to hijack an important hearing to identify solutions to address the surge in violence over the past two years, particularly gun violence, that has taken a devastating toll on communities across the country, including my own, in cities of every size and in states, both red and blue.
Said by
Joe Neguse
Democratic · Colorado

Editor's note · Context

Neguse criticizes Republicans for distracting from serious discussions on gun violence solutions.

Share

More from Joe Neguse

Mar 25, 2025

I understand the chairwoman apparently now is saying she won't believe The Washington Post articles. I wonder if she will believe the sentiments of her own colleagues? I believe it was Mr. Lawler from New York who a week ago was bemoaning…

govinfo.gov
Jul 8, 2024

This hearing continues a promising trend of considering more conservation and commemorative bills.

congress.gov
Apr 8, 2025

I thank the ranking member for his leadership, and I echo his remarks. Mr. Speaker, it is difficult to listen to this debate and to hear the arguments peddled by my colleagues that are hypocritical at best and intellectually dishonest at…

govinfo.gov
Mar 4, 2025

I am not. I am asking, rather, through the Speaker to the gentleman from New York if he has held an in-person townhall with the people of New York that he represents this year. I am just curious. He doesn't have to answer if he doesn't…

govinfo.gov

Other voices in this conversation