Political Quotes

On the recordFebruary 21, 2006
The law that is on the books now is pre-9/11. It's geared toward encouraging foreign investment. It's not geared towards stopping terrorism.
Said by
Peter King
Republican · New York

Editor's note · Context

Peter King critiques existing laws for not adequately addressing terrorism risks in the context of foreign investment.

Share

More from Peter King

Jul 9, 2020

The novel coronavirus or COVID-19 has already claimed half a million lives across the globe, and here in the United States, nowhere has been hit harder than New York.

congress.gov
Feb 25, 2020

we are tremendously pleased that Representatives Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ) and Peter King (R-NY) are spearheading a House funding request letter this week to increase the fiscal year 2021 appropriations for NSGP to $360 million.

congress.gov
Jan 14, 2020

On the issue of Ireland, as an Irish American, this is absolutely disgraceful and despicable.

congress.gov
Apr 20, 2023

John Brennan, just last April 21, said that he has full confidence the NYPD is doing things consistent with the law.

congress.gov

Other voices in this conversation