Political Quotes

On the recordJune 15, 2016
I thank the Senator for his question. Of course they are commonsense measures, and, importantly, they are measures that are supported by the broad cross-section of the American public. What my colleague is proposing is only controversial here in the Senate. It is controversial nowhere else in this country.
Said by
Chris Murphy
Democratic · Connecticut
Source
govinfo.gov
Jun 15, 2016

Share

More from Chris Murphy

Aug 12, 2026

This is not only an attack on jobs, affordable energy, and America’s economic competitiveness. It is an attack on the rule of law and the basic democratic principle that the federal government serves the entire country—not merely those who…

murphy.senate.gov
Aug 9, 2026

We write in strong opposition to a proposed reduction in benefits for more than one million veterans suffering from sleep apnea and tinnitus outlined in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) draft rule.

murphy.senate.gov
Aug 17, 2026

Accordingly, we insist that the Postal Service abandon this proposed regulation and return to its core mission of providing universal postal services to every American. The Constitution and federal law demand nothing less.

murphy.senate.gov
Aug 11, 2026

The price of this war is being plainly paid first and foremost by our soldiers, who are being put in harm's way for a war that is making America weaker every day.

murphy.senate.gov

Other voices in this conversation