Political Quotes

On the recordMay 25, 2022
We had to take a vote on an amendment that would strip the protections for LGBTQ students, and it is further ironic that that is the priority of my colleagues on the other side of the aisle, when we have yet again witnessed another tragic and horrible shooting, and yes, we pray for, we honor, we mourn with those families, of the 19 students.
Said by
Haley Stevens
Democratic · Michigan

Editor's note · Context

Stevens criticizes the focus on stripping LGBTQ protections amid ongoing gun violence.

Share

More from Haley Stevens

Jul 28, 2026

I don’t think there’s much difference between super PACs going in for Abdul or super PACs going in for me.

huffpost.com
Dec 10, 2025

This moment calls for bold leadership from serious lawmakers like myself.

nytimes.com
Jul 10, 2026

I’m not trying to be famous or have a podcast or write a best-selling book. I’m looking at this squarely through the lens of what does my state need and how can I best help.

newyorker.com
Jul 7, 2026

I do not plan to make anything easier for Republicans or Mike Rogers.

michiganadvance.com

Other voices in this conversation