Political Quotes

On the recordAugust 1, 2012
These proposals divide us by sending a clear message that no one is welcome here until and unless they are fluent in English.
Said by
Jerry Nadler
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Criticizing English-only laws for fostering division and exclusion.

Share

More from Jerry Nadler

Dec 10, 2024

It's a gross abuse and ought to be investigated, although with Trump coming in, he's not gonna investigate it.

alternet.org
Feb 12, 2025

I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong opposition to H.R. 77, the so-called Midnight Rules Relief Act. Despite the bill's title, this legislation is not really intended to address midnight rules at all. Instead…

govinfo.gov
Dec 3, 2024

As our country faces the return of Donald Trump, and the renewed threats to our democracy and our way of life that he represents, I am very confident that Jamie would ably lead the Judiciary Committee as we confront this growing danger.

nytimes.com
Nov 19, 2024

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

congress.gov

Other voices in this conversation