Political Quotes

Alan Grayson: “I understand that certain members on the other side of the aisle wish to make some kind of point that citizenship…”

On the recordMay 21, 2013
I understand that certain members on the other side of the aisle wish to make some kind of point that citizenship conveys Constitutional rights that non-citizens don't have.
Said by
Alan Grayson
Florida

Editor's note · Context

Grayson addresses the debate over constitutional rights for citizens versus non-citizens.

Share

More from Alan Grayson

Jun 15, 2016

I regard that as unconstitutional, under the INS v. Chadha decision from 1983.

congress.gov
Sep 7, 2016

The opportunity for peace is based upon a very fragile concept called personal safety and security.

congress.gov
Jul 13, 2016

This amendment is nearly identical to an amendment that passed by voice vote last year. I hope we will agree on its passage again this year.

govinfo.gov
Jul 13, 2016

This amendment is identical to other amendments that have been inserted by voice vote into every appropriations bill considered under an open rule under the 113th and 114th Congresses and, in the last few weeks, under a structural rule. If…

govinfo.gov

Other voices in this conversation