Political Quotes

On the recordFebruary 27, 2023
I don't understand why it is OK for the government to be required to determine lawful speech, but it is not OK for the government to determine what is violent speech.
Said by
Dan Goldman
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Goldman questions the inconsistency in government roles regarding lawful and violent speech.

Share

More from Dan Goldman

Sep 9, 2025

24 years ago, the United States was attacked on its own soil in a coordinated terrorist attack by a group that opposed democracy and everything that this country stands for. On that day, nearly 3,000 Americans were killed in New York City…

govinfo.gov
Jun 5, 2026

Gambling addiction is a growing public health crisis, especially for young men, and the federal government needs to start treating it as such. This bipartisan legislation is a commonsense first step to help us understand the full…

blakemoore.house.gov
Mar 18, 2026

I rise today to discuss this administration's massive coverup of the Epstein files in order to conceal President Trump's involvement. This coverup reached its apex last month when Attorney General Pam Bondi falsely testified under oath…

govinfo.gov
May 19, 2026

I thank my friends and fellow New Yorkers, Chairman Garbarino and Representative Mike Lawler, for their partnership and work on this bill. We have over 300 of our colleagues who have joined in this effort, and I am deeply grateful for…

govinfo.gov

Other voices in this conversation