Political Quotes

John Conyers: I'm glad we've all proved our working class credentials in support of working people, and I'm very impressed, if not…

On the recordSeptember 7, 2007
I'm glad we've all proved our working class credentials in support of working people, and I'm very impressed, if not surprised. And so I want to describe this debate that's currently going on on this second provision. Here is the one man in Congress with more patents as a small-time inventor than anybody in the House and the Senate being explained to why this is contrary to the interests of small-time inventors. Very interesting.
Said by
John Conyers
Democratic · Michigan

Editor's note · Context

Discussing a debate on legislation affecting small-time inventors.

Share

More from John Conyers

Oct 24, 2017

I demand a recorded vote. A recorded vote was ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, this 5- minute vote on passage of the bill will be followed by a 5-minute vote on the motion to suspend the rules and pass…

govinfo.gov
Oct 31, 2017

I am a cosponsor of her legislation with great pride.

congress.gov
Jul 26, 2017

I support the idea of making prescription drugs affordable and accessible for all Americans, for everybody.

congress.gov
Oct 31, 2017

Now, as you and all of us are aware, President Trump has repeatedly promised to deport all 11 million undocumented immigrants.

congress.gov

Other voices in this conversation