Political Quotes

On the recordJuly 24, 2012
My father could not stand one of the Tennessee presidents, Andrew Jackson, because of his treatment of the Cherokee Nation.
Said by
Rob Andrews
Democratic · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Andrews criticizes Andrew Jackson's treatment of Native Americans.

Share

More from Rob Andrews

Nov 15, 2013

We come here as stewards of a very sacred trust--to look after the people that are the backbone of this country. We are having this debate this afternoon because we have all heard from men and women across this country who are very upset…

govinfo.gov
Oct 28, 2013

It is appalling. But, you know, when all seems lost, there are some metrics... that make you feel a little more optimistic.

congress.gov
Nov 18, 2013

I think you are doing some of the most important work in our country and you are all doing it very well.

congress.gov
Jan 16, 2014

On that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. This will be a 5-minute vote. The vote was taken by electronic device, and there were--yeas 259, nays 154, not voting 19, as follows: [Roll No…

govinfo.gov

Other voices in this conversation