Political Quotes

Jeanne Shaheen: “Are there ways in which we can encourage them to really take the responsibility that they have as world powers to stop…”

On the recordDecember 9, 2013
Are there ways in which we can encourage them to really take the responsibility that they have as world powers to stop this humanitarian crisis?
Said by
Jeanne Shaheen
Democratic · New Hampshire

Editor's note · Context

Shaheen questions how to motivate Russia and China to act responsibly in the crisis.

Share

More from Jeanne Shaheen

Oct 12, 2026

The fact is, again, the president is looking for a scapegoat because he's in trouble with the American people because he's not done what he promised to do.

npr.org
Aug 12, 2026

I’m proud to join this bipartisan effort that will cut administrative red tape, save money and make it easier for the Coast Guard to effectively collaborate with the coastal communities it protects.

murphy.senate.gov
Oct 8, 2026

On this visit, Senator Durbin and I will meet with officials, young leaders and civil society representatives to discuss security, economic opportunity and their countries’ relationships with the United States.

durbin.senate.gov
Sep 23, 2026

We write regarding the Department of Defense’s failure to provide the American people with basic information about the war with Iran and its cost to taxpayers, even as the human costs of this war rise.

hassan.senate.gov

Other voices in this conversation