Political Quotes

Neil Abercrombie: I have deep affection and respect for him both personally and as a colleague in this body. If he is making these…

On the recordApril 28, 2004
I have deep affection and respect for him both personally and as a colleague in this body. If he is making these statements, he is making them because he believes as a supporter of this war effort that this is, in fact, in the interest of the troops and the interest of the Nation. So this is something that is not partisan in nature. This is something that has to be addressed by all of us as our responsibility of one of 435 people in this body representing the interests of this Nation.
Said by
Neil Abercrombie
Hawaii

Editor's note · Context

Discussing bipartisan support for military actions during a debate.

Share

More from Neil Abercrombie

Feb 23, 2010

I want to thank all my colleagues here today, and I want to thank those especially who have risen in opposition. This is what our democracy is all about. My only regret in extending my aloha to those who may not feel able to vote for the…

govinfo.gov
Feb 23, 2010

I could not take leave of the floor, Mr. Speaker, without mentioning the following: It is one thing for Representative Hastings or Young or Rahall or myself and others to take to the floor, but without staff support, it simply couldn't be…

govinfo.gov
Jun 10, 2009

I think we need to understand with a clear perspective that Native Hawaiians are the only other indigenous native peoples under the administration of this great nation very similar, in fact exactly the same, as the American Indians as well…

congress.gov
Apr 15, 2014

Disasters like Hurricane Sandy know no ideology. There is no political points to be scored.

congress.gov

Other voices in this conversation