Political Quotes

Ed Markey: It is ridiculous that people who are relatively well off, someone like myself, would be in a similar position for…

On the recordApril 5, 2016
It is ridiculous that people who are relatively well off, someone like myself, would be in a similar position for someone who was impoverished.
Said by
Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Senator Markey emphasizes the need for means testing in Social Security and Medicare.

Share

More from Ed Markey

Aug 10, 2026

It’s unacceptable. But we can and will fight back. The FCC will be accepting comments for the next few months, and they need to hear what E-Rate means in your school, library, and community. Submit comments. Share the numbers. Tell the…

markey.senate.gov
Aug 28, 2026

Big Tech’s day of reckoning is here. This settlement sends a message every boardroom in Silicon Valley should hear: our children are not collateral damage to bolster Big Tech’s bottom line.

markey.senate.gov
Aug 11, 2026

The FDA is correct in its recognition that the GRAS rule is flawed and overdue for correction, but this proposed rule will not protect families from exposure to dangerous food chemicals.

markey.senate.gov
Aug 12, 2026

While this news is deeply welcomed, it is long overdue. It is a tragedy that it took Robert’s near-death condition for his case to receive the attention that it required for his release to be negotiated.

markey.senate.gov

Other voices in this conversation