Political Quotes

Madam Speaker, I rise today to stand with our allies in Ukraine--action that my Republican colleagues have repeatedly failed to take. Over the 2 long years since Putin's brutal war against Ukraine, I have been heartbroken to hear the…

Mr. Speaker, I rise to mourn the heavy loss of Matt Peter, a friend to all and a rising star in our community whose light was cut short far too soon. As a former chief of staff to the mayor of Albany, an Albany County legislator, and…

Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman for yielding. I rise in opposition to H.R. 1435. Make no mistake, we are at a critical moment in history. The climate crisis is here, and over 100 million Americans live in counties with unhealthy levels…

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to mark Transgender Awareness Week. This is an important time to celebrate, honor, and uplift trans people--their history, their stories, and their culture. It is also a time to stand up against ongoing hate and…