Political Quotes

Nancy L. Johnson: the immunity section was specifically asked for by Customs, and responds to their very deep-seated need for protection…

On the recordDecember 6, 2001
the immunity section was specifically asked for by Customs, and responds to their very deep-seated need for protection from suit for actions that they as officers must take. After all, they do not know who is walking up to them and must make difficult instant judgments about their need to search and/or restraint.
Said by
Nancy L. Johnson
Connecticut

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the need for immunity for Customs officers during a legislative debate.

Share

More from Nancy L. Johnson

Dec 7, 2005

Connecticut seniors are signing up for the new Medicare prescription drug benefit, and many are saving hundreds and thousands of dollars. The CHOICES bus visited the senior citizens center in Plainville, Connecticut, and Thomas and…

govinfo.gov
Sep 8, 2004

I also want to say both to the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. Regula) and also to the gentleman from Wisconsin (Mr. Obey) that you have brought forward for this body a very fine, balanced bill in a difficult era. The money that you have put into…

govinfo.gov
Jun 1, 2004

I rise with pride and pleasure to recognize this June 1 as the first time in history that the seniors of America have had the opportunity to purchase a Medicare drug discount card as the first step, but only the first step, in reducing the…

govinfo.gov
Jun 27, 2006

I thank you, but I thank you also for a very thoughtful bill in very tough times, truly one that does support safer communities and one that does help prepare our young people for a global environment. Mr. Chairman, I yield back the…

govinfo.gov

Other voices in this conversation