Political Quotes

Eliot Engel: “Given these findings and turning back to Orlando and its global legacy, I believe our country and our allies must not…”

On the recordJuly 11, 2016
Given these findings and turning back to Orlando and its global legacy, I believe our country and our allies must not underreact or overreact, and we must not confuse the difference between the two.
Said by
Eliot Engel
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Engel calls for a measured response to LGBT violence following the Orlando shooting.

Share

More from Eliot Engel

Oct 20, 2021

This legislation could go a long way toward putting Burma back on the path toward democracy.

congress.gov
Jul 17, 2023

We will continue to call out and hold accountable those who undermine the Dayton Peace Agreement or threaten the country's sovereignty, territorial integrity, and multi-ethnic character.

congress.gov
Oct 20, 2021

Self-government is not some sort of temporary arrangement or gift from the military, it's a right that's owed to the people of Burma.

congress.gov
Dec 8, 2020

I particularly want to thank Chairman Engel for his leadership, as well as the whole committee, for making the Caesar Act a reality.

congress.gov

Other voices in this conversation