Political Quotes

On the recordMarch 18, 2015
But I do believe that even if, you know, in the end we have to exercise a military option because negotiations fail, I do think we have to demonstrate to the international community that every diplomatic avenue was exhausted before that can happen and that is, unfortunately, the responsibility of America as the indispensable world power.
Said by
Brian Higgins
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Higgins emphasizes the need for exhausting diplomacy before considering military action.

Share

More from Brian Higgins

Jun 21, 2023

Lung cancer is the deadliest form of cancer in the United States, taking more lives than prostate, colorectal, and breast cancers combined. The United States Preventive Services Task Force recommends annual lung screenings for adults ages…

govinfo.gov
Oct 25, 2023

The American economy is--we are 25 percent of the world's economy.

congress.gov
May 11, 2023

1 year ago, a racist, hateful individual traveled to my community of Buffalo, New York, to commit mass murder at a supermarket on Jefferson Avenue. Armed with an AR-15 assault weapon, he shot 13 people, killing 10 of them in less than 2…

govinfo.gov
May 10, 2023

After 3 long years of COVID restrictions, on May 12, the United States' northern border finally reopens fully to our Canadian neighbors. This is a turning point in rebuilding the relationships and economies along the U.S.-Canadian border…

govinfo.gov

Other voices in this conversation