“I think we can all unequivocally say in 2026, football is not going anywhere.”
“When giant corporations and Wall Street investors buy up all the fire truck manufacturers, it’s a threat to public safety.”
“I want to stop the spread. They are picking homes like you, and I pick tomatoes in the grocery store.”
“It is imperative that FEMA helps communities quickly respond to wildfires and increase their resilience to future wildfire disasters”
“They are picking houses the way you pick tomatoes at the grocery store.”
“Protecting and defending innocent life is and remains important to our Legislature, governor, attorney general and citizens.”

Political Quotes

On the recordSeptember 15, 2019
When people take to the streets to protest for environmental justice, they are standing up for their lives, their right to live.
Said by
Rashida Tlaib
Democratic · Michigan
Source
congress.gov

Editor's note · Context

Tlaib highlights the significance of protests in the fight for environmental justice.

Share

Share on XShare on FacebookEmail this quote

More from Rashida Tlaib

Jun 13, 2025

This is a violation of Article I of the Constitution which requires congressional approval to declare war.

truthout.org
Jun 5, 2026

The Trump administration is providing intelligence, coordinating strikes and demonstrating overt command over Israeli decisions.

cbsnews.com
Jun 30, 2026

Without that support, those jets cannot drop bombs to kill Lebanese children.

theintercept.com
Jun 6, 2026

The people of Lebanon can’t wait another month for Congress to act.

jpost.com
View all Rashida Tlaib quotes

Other voices in this conversation