Political Quotes

On the recordJune 22, 1999
The American people are watching. We cannot shy away from our responsibility.
Said by
Janice Schakowsky
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Emphasis on accountability for Congress regarding gun safety legislation.

Share

More from Janice Schakowsky

May 27, 2026

Let’s be clear: Medicare Advantage is not Medicare. These private insurance plans use Medicare’s trusted name while too often denying medically necessary care, restricting providers, and overcharging taxpayers by billions. That is…

schakowsky.house.gov
May 27, 2026

Someone this unstable, whose behavior endangers the nation, should not remain in office.

schakowsky.house.gov
Feb 5, 2025

I thank Congressman Ivey for yielding to me. Mr. Speaker, this is so important, yet we should be ashamed of the way the Trump administration has been absolutely attacking our Federal workers, the people who go to work every single day to…

govinfo.gov
May 27, 2026

As energy costs soar, we can’t risk letting bad actors rig the electricity market to line their own pockets at the expense of families.

schakowsky.house.gov

Other voices in this conversation