Political Quotes

On the recordJune 28, 2017
despite clear authority and direction from Congress in the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, pleas from State Attorney Generals and even the Treasury Department, Mr. DeMarco, you refused to lift a finger.
Said by
Bob Menendez
Democratic · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Menendez criticizes DeMarco for inaction despite Congressional direction.

Share

More from Bob Menendez

Jun 12, 2024

While I have recently seen positive trends that show ridership bouncing back, commuting trends in the post-pandemic world are still different.

congress.gov
Mar 27, 2025

More than 700,000 New Jerseyans sent me here to be their voice in Congress and to address the challenges they face each and every day. Many of those constituents have sent me messages advocating for what is most important to them…

govinfo.gov
Jul 23, 2024

I just want to underscore that point because it is so important.

congress.gov
Sep 23, 2024

I feel like that voice is lost. And I think it is something that is critically important to make sure that they are a part of the process.

congress.gov

Other voices in this conversation