Political Quotes

On the recordJanuary 6, 2011
Section 9: ``The migration or importation of such persons as any of the States now existing shall think proper to admit, shall not be prohibited by the Congress prior to the year 1808, but a tax or duty may be imposed on such importation, not exceeding 10 dollars for each person.''
Said by
Bill Keating
Democratic · Massachusetts

Share & report

More from Bill Keating

Jun 25, 2024

I speak for scholars, like a young, untenured professor from Israel, her homeland demonized since October 7th.

congress.gov
Apr 11, 2024

Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman from Wisconsin (Mr. Tiffany) for his support, the gentlewoman from Florida (Mrs. Luna), and the gentleman from California (Mr. Huffman) for his great support on this and so many other issues we work on…

Congressional Record · 2024-04-11
Apr 16, 2024

While in the period where this hearing started and the present, I received news that President Biden has announced his official support for the House bills and called for their passage.

congress.gov
Apr 16, 2024

This is a moment; this is a historical moment, and it is a moment of urgency.

congress.gov

Other voices in this conversation