Political Quotes

On the recordAugust 30, 2006
I think we only breed contempt for the rule of law when we pass laws by Congress that don't go in force.

Editor's note · Context

Cohen discusses the importance of enforcing laws and resolutions to maintain respect for the rule of law.

Share

More from William Cohen

Oct 4, 2023

We're watching the slow, or I'd say even rapid dissolution of democracy under his hands. He is doing it day after day.

transcripts.cnn.com
Feb 2, 2023

Senator Tester is absolutely correct. He is approaching it the right way. Let's get some real answers here.

transcripts.cnn.com
Jul 26, 2022

In the past, the Insurrection Act, which was passed in 1807 was invoked first by President Eisenhower to help Black children have safe passage into a school.

transcripts.cnn.com
Jan 25, 2023

I think we have to take that into account, and then do what we can, to defend the Ukrainian people.

transcripts.cnn.com

Other voices in this conversation