“We continue on a daily basis very successfully to degrade Iran’s ability to target ships.”
“We did a pause to try to get an agreement with the Iranian people to allow oil to flow without them attacking it.”
“One of the mistakes which some political analysts make is to think that their enemies should be our enemies.”
“The only reason why the U.S. is conducting strikes is against assets of Iran that are being used to attack global commercial shipping.”
“We cannot afford to leave Tennessee behind.”

Political Quotes

On the recordMarch 11, 2014
On Venezuela, we have a responsibility, of course, as the United States, to speak up on behalf of those who are seeking their freedom.
Said by
Nita Lowey
Democratic · New York
Source
congress.gov

Editor's note · Context

Lowey emphasizes U.S. responsibility to support Venezuelan freedom seekers.

Share

Share on XShare on FacebookEmail this quote

More from Nita Lowey

Oct 1, 2020

I am very pleased to yield 5 minutes to the distinguished gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Pallone), the chairman of the Committee on Energy and Commerce, a member of my class in the Congress.

govinfo.gov
Oct 1, 2020

I am delighted to yield 1 minute to the distinguished gentlewoman from California (Ms. Pelosi), the Speaker of the House.

govinfo.gov
May 15, 2020

I am delighted to yield 1 minute to the distinguished gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Bishop), chair of the Subcommittee on Agriculture.

govinfo.gov
Jul 23, 2020

And I claim time in opposition. There are many things in this en bloc that I oppose, and I could speak to each issue, but I want to reserve my comments for the attack on climate change. Most of us, even my friends across the aisle, agree…

govinfo.gov
View all Nita Lowey quotes

Other voices in this conversation