Political Quotes

Chris Murphy: “The 14 Kids dead in an elementary school in Texas right now. What are we doing? What are we doing? Why do you spend all…”

On the recordMay 23, 2022
The 14 Kids dead in an elementary school in Texas right now. What are we doing? What are we doing? Why do you spend all this time running for the United States Senate? Why do you go through all the hassle of getting this job of putting yourself in a position of authority? If your answer is that as the slaughter increases as our kids run for their lives, we do nothing. What are we doing? Why are you here? If not to solve a problem as existential as this.
Said by
Chris Murphy
Democratic · Connecticut
Source
msnbc.com

Editor's note · Context

Senator Chris Murphy expresses outrage over the lack of action in response to school shootings.

Share

Share on XShare on FacebookEmail this quote

More from Chris Murphy

Oct 7, 2026

Of course, I was also candid with him, in particular regarding my deep concerns about the transfer of the luxury plane.

murphy.senate.gov
Oct 6, 2026

We know that Donald Trump has no clear plan to resolve the Iran War, which has now cost the American taxpayer over $45 billion.

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
Oct 8, 2026

This is part of a coordinated, deliberate campaign by the Department of Defense to hide the consequences and the true costs of the Iran war.

murphy.senate.gov
View all Chris Murphy quotes

Other voices in this conversation