Political Quotes

On the recordJune 5, 2012
part of the issue is that the U.S. and the international community made a commitment to move more toward direct assistance, provide more money on budget.
Said by
Brandon Johnson
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Johnson discusses U.S. commitment to direct financial assistance in Afghanistan.

Share

More from Brandon Johnson

Aug 30, 2025

Protecting Chicago will ensure that every Chicagoan knows their rights, that every single family is prepared, and every part of city government is directed to protect the people of Chicago from federal action.

cbsnews.com
Oct 5, 2025

They’re dangerous and reckless. It’s antithetical to who we are as a nation.

nypost.com
Oct 7, 2025

There is a process that the National Guard goes through before they're actually released into the streets of Chicago or anywhere.

cbsnews.com
Feb 17, 2026

Rev. Jackson held strong to this truth that we all are 'somebody'

abcnews.com

Other voices in this conversation