Political Quotes

Jamie Raskin

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Jamie Raskin is an American attorney, law professor, and politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Maryland's 8th congressional district since 2017. A member of the Democratic Party, Raskin has been an advocate for various progressive policies, including healthcare reform and civil rights. He gained national attention for his role in the impeachment proceedings against former President Donald Trump, where he served as a lead impeachment manager during the Senate trial in early 2020.

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Jul 10, 2025

The American people and the Congress deserve complete transparency into Trump’s assault on free speech, the right to counsel, due process and access to courts.

politico.com
Jul 9, 2025

Our position is we’ve got to globalize human rights and peace and security for every nation and every people.

thehill.com
Jul 2, 2025

I found the preamble to this big ugly bill: We, the billionaires and our king, in order to deform and sicken our Union, establish injustice, ensure domestic servility, weaken our people's defenses, undermine the general welfare, and…

govinfo.gov
Jun 24, 2025

Well, without saying what anybody should do in any particular situation, undoubtedly a violation of the war powers of Congress, the usurpation of the war powers of Congress would be an impeachable offense, would be a high crime and…

breitbart.com
Jun 24, 2025

Whistleblowers are the first line of defense to hold those in power accountable.

commondreams.org
Jun 19, 2025

Trump and his enforcers want to handcuff and jail members of the legislative branch who perform oversight.

cbsnews.com
Jun 15, 2025

Yes, Donald, the Declaration and the Constitution were written by people who wanted to stop criminal bosses like you from taking state power.

democracynow.org
Jun 14, 2025

Are you ready to fight back? Do you want a gangster state or do you want free speech in America?

cbsnews.com
Jun 14, 2025

You are not our king and we are not your subjects. We will never be your subjects.

nbcnews.com
Jun 10, 2025

We’re not going to be afraid of Donald Trump because we have the rule of law on our side.

cnn.com
Jun 6, 2025

It’s TACO Tuesday on Capitol Hill! I hear the White House celebrates every day.

msnbc.com
Jun 5, 2025

Remember—the President’s legal advisors who shield you for now may not be in their positions before the statute of limitations runs out for you.

salon.com
Jun 5, 2025

Even within the current administration, there’s a limit to how much blatant corruption and self-dealing the American people can witness without demanding that someone face the consequences.

salon.com
Jun 5, 2025

Common sense should have shown Hegseth that accepting the gift was against the law.

salon.com
Jun 5, 2025

Hegseth could be “on the hook” for the full cost of the airliner, some $400 million.

salon.com
May 29, 2025

The new criteria for granting pardons appear to be: showing absolute personal and political loyalty to President Trump; giving substantial financial contributions to MAGA and the President's political network; and engaging in forms of…

cbsnews.com
May 29, 2025

None of the cases you have recommended to date appears to have satisfied these standards.

cbsnews.com
May 29, 2025

It at least appears that you are using the Office of the Pardon Attorney to dole out pardons as favors to the President's loyal political followers and most generous donors

cbsnews.com
May 29, 2025

Explain the criteria and process

cbsnews.com
May 20, 2025

Crushingly sad to learn of the passing of Gerry Connolly, my friend, colleague and fierce champion of federal workers, public integrity and the people of Virginia.

cnn.com
May 20, 2025

A fierce champion of federal workers, public integrity and the people of Virginia.

msnbc.com
May 15, 2025

There is nothing that would actually prevent the sale actually by GSA, right? Who would effectuate the provisions of the prohibited purchaser statute?

govinfo.gov
May 15, 2025

Then we are establishing legislative history that, according to the gentleman, this legislation is designed to apply only to handguns and not to all of these other things which the gentleman says are irrelevant. Is that right?

govinfo.gov
May 15, 2025

That is while you are an officer. Now let's say you retire and you commit domestic violence or assault or battery or some other offense 2 years later. The department is not notified of that, is not keeping track of it. What does it mean to…

govinfo.gov
May 15, 2025

Even in the case of a SWAT team, the gentleman is saying that a member of a SWAT team would not have a semiautomatic weapon?

govinfo.gov

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