Political Quotes

Chris Van Hollen: “Let's not take rights away from the citizens and lock them up in the government; let's protect the citizens' rights that…”

On the recordApril 17, 2018
Let's not take rights away from the citizens and lock them up in the government; let's protect the citizens' rights that the Clean Water Act is truly based on.
Said by
Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

Editor's note · Context

Van Hollen emphasizes protecting citizens' rights under the Clean Water Act.

Share

More from Chris Van Hollen

Oct 14, 2026

Baltimore has a long history of welcoming refugees and immigrants, and we know they make our communities stronger. That’s why we fought to secure this federal investment in Global Refuge’s efforts to help refugees build the skills to…

vanhollen.senate.gov
Oct 11, 2026

It is unacceptable that Amb. Huckabee and his staff continue to cover up and block access to essential information about these killings.

vanhollen.senate.gov
Oct 15, 2026

We ask that you pause any use of the SMART tool until we can better understand your decision-making, rollout process, and evaluation plan.

vanhollen.senate.gov
Oct 16, 2026

Last night’s ruling from a federal judge made plain: the Administration’s efforts are in clear violation of Congressional intent.

vanhollen.senate.gov

Other voices in this conversation