Political Quotes

Chuck Grassley: “Lest we forget that we were spared an attack on Christmas Day 2009 because the would-be bomber could not ignite the…”

On the recordApril 17, 2012
Lest we forget that we were spared an attack on Christmas Day 2009 because the would-be bomber could not ignite the explosives.
Said by
Chuck Grassley
Republican · Iowa

Editor's note · Context

Grassley highlights the importance of vigilance against evolving terrorist threats.

Share

More from Chuck Grassley

Sep 23, 2026

Big Oil doesnt need 2 charge sky-high diesel prices 4 Iowa farmers + truckers just filling up They shld cut price 4 US diesel&get the $$ frm other countries.

iowacapitaldispatch.com
Oct 14, 2026

Detecting cancer early can save lives. I know that based on the personal experience of my wife, Barbara, a nearly 40-year breast cancer survivor.

hassan.senate.gov
Sep 24, 2026

IF U CAN EMBARGO CHIPS U CAN EMBARGO DIESEL.

abcnews.com
Sep 23, 2026

Biological women should not be asked to accommodate men who, for reasons of identity or otherwise, choose to compete in (the) women’s category instead of (the) men’s or co-ed category.

washingtonstatestandard.com

Other voices in this conversation