Political Quotes

On the recordApril 21, 2009
Is there a significant difference between the word 'may' and 'shall' from a legal standpoint?
Said by
Richard Burr
Republican · North Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Senator Burr questions the legal implications of the terms 'may' and 'shall'.

Share

More from Richard Burr

Apr 4, 2022

I went through a litany in my opening statements of the deficiencies in what FDA committed to and what they missed.

congress.gov
Jun 15, 2022

Nobody has worked harder on this issue, I think, on the Hill than I have.

congress.gov
Sep 14, 2022

I will turn to you when I finish, how about that? I gave you a gracious amount of time. The PEB board determined this was a good solution. And Senator Sanders says he is here looking out for the middle class because nobody does that. Tell…

govinfo.gov
May 9, 2022

Ms. Kotagal's refusal to continue these common-sense measures speaks volumes of her lack of commitment to due process and transparency.

congress.gov

Other voices in this conversation