Political Quotes

Ed Markey: America's strength is derived from the example it sets by championing human rights and representational government.

On the recordJune 9, 2021
America's strength is derived from the example it sets by championing human rights and representational government.
Said by
Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Markey asserts that U.S. leadership in human rights is crucial.

Share

More from Ed Markey

Aug 12, 2026

I urge the Trump administration to use Robert’s case as motivation to continue to advocate for the release of others wrongfully detained in Russia and around the world.

markey.senate.gov
Aug 11, 2026

In addition to mandatory notification of use outlined in this rule, the FDA should be using strong, science-based standards to independently review every chemical proposed for use in our food.

markey.senate.gov
Aug 9, 2026

I will not give a nickel to an authoritarian who is handing over our government to billionaire and corporate interests that have raised the cost of living so high that human rights become commodities that working families cannot afford.

markey.senate.gov
Aug 27, 2026

This dangerous deal is the starting gun for a Middle East nuclear arms race.

markey.senate.gov

Other voices in this conversation