Political Quotes

Chris Murphy: “The persistent scourge of corruption that is holding back economic progress and destabilizing governments.”

On the recordJune 13, 2017
The persistent scourge of corruption that is holding back economic progress and destabilizing governments.
Said by
Chris Murphy
Democratic · Connecticut

Editor's note · Context

Murphy highlights corruption as a destabilizing factor in the region.

Share

More from Chris Murphy

Oct 8, 2026

It’s important for the Crown Prince to hear not just from the Trump Administration, but from people who want a different path.

murphy.senate.gov
Oct 8, 2026

Three years ago, Hamas terrorists unleashed terror on Israeli civilians, killing over a thousand innocent people and taking hundreds of others hostage. No amount of time will fully heal the grief of this unconscionable attack. My heart…

murphy.senate.gov
Oct 7, 2026

It’s important for members of the Senate to see the damage that has been done to U.S. facilities firsthand… I’m meeting with regional partners, in particular the Qataris and the Saudis, to talk about the impact of the Iran War… and to pull…

murphy.senate.gov
Oct 6, 2026

With Democrats on the verge of regaining control in Washington, it’s imperative that we offer a new approach to our policy in the Gulf that reflects America’s interests.

murphy.senate.gov

Other voices in this conversation