Political Quotes

On the recordFebruary 15, 2012
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on the Judiciary be authorized to meet during the session of the Senate, on February 15, 2012, at 2:30 p.m., in room SD 226 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building, to conduct a hearing entitled ``Nominations.'' The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. subcommittee on financial institutions and consumer protection
Said by
Jeff Merkley
Democratic · Oregon

Share & report

More from Jeff Merkley

Apr 4, 2025

Madam President, I call up my amendment No. 1758 and ask that it be reported by number. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the amendment by number. The legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Oregon [Mr. Merkley]…

govinfo.gov
Jun 20, 2025

The Trump Administration's 'Polluters over People' agenda is once again threatening our health, this time undermining the chance for all Americans to have a future free of asbestos exposure.

newsweek.com
Oct 22, 2025

Suddenly, you have the three elements that create tyranny in place of freedom, or authoritarianism in place of a republic.

nbcnews.com
Oct 22, 2025

tyranny comes in two forms: the attack on freedom and the disappearance of the fundamental separation of powers.

nbcnews.com

Other voices in this conversation