“a stunning failure of leadership”
“This budget is the epitome of 'America Last.'”
“We are unstoppable.”
“Everything will get better.”
“I vowed not to let Israel or America’s friends in the Persian Gulf 'get hurt or fail in any way, shape, or form.'”
“I’m popular”

Political Quotes

On the recordApril 15, 2015
Mr. President, I rise in support of this amendment and in support of the United States finally joining the civilized nations of the world in providing for family leave for our citizens. I know this amendment doesn't go as far as some would like, but I believe it is very credible, enforceable legislation that can move forward and really change the lives of thousands and millions of people across this country. I commend the Senator from Nebraska for bringing this amendment forward, and I intend to support it and urge my colleagues to do likewise. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Wyoming.
Said by
Angus King
Independent · Maine
Source
govinfo.gov

Share & report

Share on XShare on FacebookEmail this quote

More from Angus King

Dec 14, 2023

Mr. President, today I wish to recognize Maj. Nick Oltman, U.S. Marine Corps, for his outstanding work on behalf of the people of Maine and the Nation as a 2023 Department of Defense legislative fellow serving in my Washington, DC, office…

govinfo.gov
Jul 27, 2023

Mr. President, I want to say a few words about my vote in support of the Hawley amendment No. 1058, relating to expansion of the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act. I voted in favor of this amendment, but I would like to highlight that an…

govinfo.gov
Mar 14, 2024

We are, however, opposed to amending the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) to change the overtime requirements for nonexempt employees from 40 hours to 32 hours.

congress.gov
Jun 8, 2023

We are sick of that smoke. I know the folks on the East Coast are, and we need to do something to try to reduce the risk of these fires.

congress.gov
View all Angus King quotes

Other voices in this conversation