Political Quotes

John Conyers: “In my judgment, the parents are of such import in this case, this is one of the reasons that I think this amendment is…”

On the recordJuly 17, 2012
In my judgment, the parents are of such import in this case, this is one of the reasons that I think this amendment is, or some type of an amendment like this is important because it says in who decides the best interest of the child, we are going to give the clear advantage to the parents unless there is previously a proof of, or an indication of harm.
Said by
John Conyers
Democratic · Michigan

Editor's note · Context

Conyers argues for prioritizing parental rights in decisions about children's welfare.

Share

More from John Conyers

Oct 31, 2017

The policies that I've just mentioned, that President Trump has repeatedly promised to deport 11 million, all 11 million undocumented immigrants.

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
Jan 28, 2019

We want to keep punishing children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren for the sins of the original person back over 50 years ago

congress.gov
Nov 6, 2017

On Sunday, a gunman shot and killed 26 churchgoers in Sutherland Springs, Texas.

congress.gov

Other voices in this conversation