Political Quotes

G. K. Butterfield: “I am opposed to it. It would cost, we are told, $19 for a typical car to travel from the Virginia border to the South…”

On the recordMay 15, 2012
I am opposed to it. It would cost, we are told, $19 for a typical car to travel from the Virginia border to the South Carolina border through our State.
Said by
G. K. Butterfield
Democratic · North Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Butterfield expresses opposition to tolling Interstate 95 due to its cost and impact on constituents.

Share

More from G. K. Butterfield

May 24, 2022

Just because you have high turnout doesn't mean that bad laws aren't barriers to voting.

congress.gov
May 24, 2022

Floridians deserve free and fair elections, not more restrictions on access to the ballot.

congress.gov
Jul 27, 2022

Now the Supreme Court is going to have to decide whether or not State courts have any authority whatsoever over election laws within the State.

congress.gov
Jul 27, 2022

I represent one of thirteen districts in North Carolina. And, as all of you certainly know, the Rucho case originated in my State, as well as the Moore v. Harper case.

congress.gov

Other voices in this conversation