Political Quotes

Steve King

The Public Record

Steve King is a former Republican member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Iowa's 4th congressional district from 2003 to 2021. Known for his conservative views, King was a prominent figure in the House, often advocating for strict immigration policies and fiscal conservatism. He served on several committees during his tenure, including the Judiciary Committee and the Agriculture Committee, where he focused on issues important to his rural constituents. King's tenure was marked by controversy over his remarks on race and immigration, which drew criticism from both sides of the political spectrum.

Quotes by year · 2003–20231,141 total · peak 2011 (156)
2003: 1 quote2004: 12 quotes2005: 18 quotes2006: 16 quotes2007: 34 quotes2008: 14 quotes2009: 93 quotes2010: 69 quotes2011: 156 quotes2012: 125 quotes2013: 147 quotes2014: 55 quotes2015: 120 quotes2016: 97 quotes2017: 82 quotes2018: 54 quotes2019: 31 quotes2020: 7 quotes2021: 3 quotes2022: 4 quotes2023: 3 quotes
Feb 14, 2018

I turn to Ms. Vaughan. This morning I wrote a couple of numbers on my hand; $116 billion and another one is $38 billion, and I added them up and it is $154 billion.

congress.gov
Feb 1, 2018

If this isn't Watergate on steroids and every single person involved not investigated and not prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law, we have shredded our constitution.

transcripts.cnn.com
Dec 6, 2017

I support also the section of the judges, but offered an amendment in committee--too many Members weren't there; at least 10 Republicans were gone--to protect congressional Members of Congress in the same way as the judges. We didn't have…

govinfo.gov
Nov 6, 2017

So, you are bringing in people who are raised to hate Israelis, to hate Jewish people, and by virtue of your act to show how loving and open you are, you are bringing in people that make you appear to be anti-Semitic again.

congress.gov
Oct 31, 2017

Abortion is the leading cause of death in the black community today.

congress.gov
Oct 31, 2017

It is important that Congress passes such a strong pro-life bill now because President Trump will hopefully appoint one or two more justices to the Supreme Court.

congress.gov
Oct 31, 2017

We are decades past the time to defend the sanctity of human life.

congress.gov
Oct 31, 2017

It pains my soul to think of the countless babies killed since abortion on demand became commonplace in the unconstitutional decision of Roe v. Wade.

congress.gov
Oct 31, 2017

Ignoring the advent of ultrasound and other medical devices that make it abundantly clear that the baby in utero is alive and indeed human is a disservice to women.

congress.gov
Oct 31, 2017

It is ironic that while the 14th Amendment of the United States Constitution in 1868 humanized slaves, the United States Supreme Court of 1973 dehumanized the life of the being in utero.

congress.gov
Oct 31, 2017

Today, it is the conceived person, living in the womb of its mother, that should be considered human with opportunity of equal protection under the law.

congress.gov
Oct 31, 2017

I implore you to please consider my above testimony on behalf of the innocent life growing in the womb.

congress.gov
Oct 25, 2017

What has been created by that decision of the unelected judge is an unconditional right to an abortion to a minor

congress.gov
Oct 25, 2017

DNA I hope one day. It is cheap to get and cheap to keep. So that is my recommendation.

congress.gov
Oct 25, 2017

Congress has granted the President the authority to determine who comes and who goes from the United States of America

congress.gov
Oct 25, 2017

I hope that this full Judiciary Committee one day soon addresses the rogue judges that we have in this country

congress.gov
Sep 6, 2017

I would just reiterate that we are getting reports that there are gaps in this enforcement and, spending my life in a contracting business, I would remind the Members that we have general contractors, we have first tier contractors, we…

govinfo.gov
Sep 6, 2017

I have an amendment at the desk made in order under the rule. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of division E (before the short title), insert the following: Sec…

govinfo.gov
Sep 6, 2017

I would just conclude that this is the first time I have heard that Davis-Bacon was formed to protect minority migrant workers that came out of Alabama to work in New York. That seems to me to be Members of Congress representing the folks…

govinfo.gov
Sep 6, 2017

I have an amendment at the desk made in order by the rule. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of division E (before the short title), insert the following: Sec. __…

govinfo.gov
Sep 6, 2017

I have an amendment at the desk made in order by the rule. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of division H (before the short title), insert the following: Sec…

govinfo.gov
Sep 6, 2017

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Iowa will be postponed. Amendment No. 52 Offered by Ms. Jackson Lee The Acting CHAIR. It is…

govinfo.gov
Sep 6, 2017

May I inquire as to how much time I have remaining? The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Iowa has 2\1/2\ minutes remaining. {time} 2115

govinfo.gov
Sep 6, 2017

I have an amendment at the desk made in order by the rule. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of division H (before the short title), insert the following Sec. __…

govinfo.gov
Sep 6, 2017

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: *ERR08* At the end of division B (before the short title), insert the following: Sec. ___. None of the…

govinfo.gov

Politicians like Steve King