Political Quotes

Adriano Espaillat: I think that we can say today that probably all, if not most, of the members of this committee are really concerned with…

On the recordFebruary 12, 2019
I think that we can say today that probably all, if not most, of the members of this committee are really concerned with the violence in Venezuela, the humanitarian crisis in Venezuela affecting thousands of families that has led to an unprecedented migration of Venezuelans throughout the region.
Said by
Adriano Espaillat
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Espaillat expresses concern over Venezuela's humanitarian crisis and migration issues.

Share

More from Adriano Espaillat

Dec 3, 2025

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to forcefully speak against the Trump administration's horrific ICE abuses, far beyond an overreach on the immigrant and Latino communities across the country. Back in New York City, my community is being…

govinfo.gov
Jun 19, 2026

The additional $70 billion in funding will only continue a detention and deportation industry that profits from human suffering.

rhodeislandcurrent.com
Feb 4, 2026

We propose to suspend ICE and CBP immigration enforcement actions in Minnesota. We also propose to end warrantless stops. We also want to suspend indiscriminate arrests and militarized tactics against civilians nationwide. Allow the agency…

govinfo.gov
Jul 5, 2026

I believe very strongly that it should be bipartisan. And, of course, there are three particular items that I think are easy to fix. Dreamers is one of them.

cbsnews.com

Other voices in this conversation