Political Quotes

Jim McGovern

The Public Record

Jim McGovern is a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Massachusetts's 2nd congressional district since 1997. He has been a strong advocate for issues such as hunger, human rights, and healthcare. Throughout his tenure, McGovern has focused on policies aimed at reducing food insecurity and promoting social justice. He has also been involved in various legislative efforts to improve access to healthcare for all Americans.

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Jul 3, 2025

This bill is catastrophic. It is not policy, it is punishment.

nypost.com
Jul 2, 2025

We’re rushing not because the country demands it but because he wants to throw himself another party.

huffpost.com
Jul 2, 2025

I say to my Republican colleagues: What’s wrong with you people?

huffpost.com
Jul 2, 2025

In Congress, we can measure how much people really believe in their position by whether they’re willing to come and join their leaders on the House floor.

huffpost.com
Jul 2, 2025

It doesn’t make any sense. It’s a dereliction of your duty as a United States senator and as a representative for the people in Alaska.

democracynow.org
Jul 2, 2025

In this bill, you provide a $2 billion tax break for gun silencers, but you cut SNAP benefits for vulnerable families, which, by the way, is on average $2 per person, per meal.

huffpost.com
Jul 2, 2025

Jesus Christ, what are you people thinking?

huffpost.com
Jul 2, 2025

I mean, my question to her is, if you really believe that, then why the hell did you vote for this bill?

msnbc.com
Jun 24, 2025

It's easy to get into wars; it's hard as hell to get out.

nbcnews.com
Jun 22, 2025

This is insane. Trump just bombed Iran without Congressional approval, illegally dragging us into war in the Middle East. Have we not learned our lesson!?!?

cbsnews.com
Jun 16, 2025

President Trump must pursue off-ramps and negotiation to stop Iran from developing a nuclear weapon, and not let Netanyahu drag Americans into conflict.

thenation.com
May 19, 2025

If Donald Trump's big beautiful tax break for billionaires is so great... why not pass it in primetime?

commondreams.org
Apr 21, 2025

I really worry that this administration is ushering in a new era of McCarthyism. And unless Congress and unless the American people stand up and push back, they will succeed.

cnn.com
Apr 15, 2025

Last week Rep. Jim McGovern (D-Mass.) introduced U.S. House Res. 317.

commondreams.org
Apr 13, 2025

How is any company supposed to forecast for their future, build a plant, hire workers, if they have no idea what the hell this president is gonna do in his next tweet?

msnbc.com
Apr 8, 2025

How is any company supposed to forecast for their future, build a plant, hire workers, if they have no idea what the hell this president is gonna do in his next tweet? ... I need a neck brace to be able to get through all this.

msnbc.com
Mar 5, 2025

I can't believe we're having this debate.

cbsnews.com
Mar 3, 2025

They run around telling everybody they have this great big mandate. Well, put on your mandate pants and pass what you want.

cnn.com
Feb 22, 2025

The overwhelming majority of the American people disapprove of the way Donald Trump is handling the economy.

cbsnews.com
Feb 22, 2025

I can’t recall ever receiving this many calls. People disgusted with what’s going on, and they want us to fight back.

thedailybeast.com
Feb 22, 2025

As we speak, the overwhelming majority of the American people disapprove of the way Donald Trump is handling the economy.

cbsnews.com
Feb 22, 2025

Then we have a full-blown constitutional crisis and I think it requires some dramatic action in response.

cbsnews.com
Feb 22, 2025

You can't let Donald Trump and Elon Musk basically rob us of our democracy and disrespect the Constitution.

cbsnews.com

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