Political Quotes

On the recordSeptember 19, 2023
Some of my colleagues across the aisle have threatened to shut down the government unless and until the FBI and the Department of Justice are defunded.
Said by
Jerry Nadler
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Nadler discusses threats to shut down the government over FBI funding.

Share

More from Jerry Nadler

Nov 19, 2024

We in Congress have an important job as a co-equal branch of the government.

congress.gov
Jun 22, 2025

The President’s decision to bomb Iran was grossly unconstitutional, since only Congress has the power to declare war.

thenation.com
Jan 16, 2025

The Republican majority has chosen to begin this year with a series of bills intended to fearmonger and demonize immigrants. This legislation not only perpetuates that effort, but it would also have serious consequences for survivors of…

govinfo.gov
Jun 29, 2025

If their operations are legitimate and above-board, why is there a need for anonymity, and why don't they need warrants to come onto private property?

commondreams.org

Other voices in this conversation