Political Quotes

On the recordApril 21, 2010
And with respect to transparency, what he and I have focused on all these years, people asked: Are you trying to abolish a hold? I think he and I have said we believe Senators ought to have a right to weigh in on something important. But at a time when the public wants transparency and openness and accountability, a Senator who wants to use what the Senator has said is an extraordinary power, the real public interest is satisfied by that Senator having to disclose promptly that they are imposing a hold; is that correct?
Said by
Ron Wyden
Democratic · Oregon
Source
govinfo.gov
Apr 21, 2010

Editor's note · Context

Senator Wyden discusses the importance of transparency in the Senate regarding holds on legislation.

Share

More from Ron Wyden

Aug 8, 2026

If Congress passes this bill, members will be condoning the tariff chaos of the last year and a half – and inviting more.

theguardian.com
Aug 8, 2026

At a time when communities are facing health care workforce shortages, it has never been more important to invest in the next generation of health professionals. This legislation would provide families in Oregon and nationwide with the…

heinrich.senate.gov
Jul 31, 2026

Today the Finance Committee took an important step towards common sense reforms that will protect taxpayers and modernize the IRS.

wyden.senate.gov
Aug 11, 2026

My goal throughout all these hearings is to advance a fresh plan to reimagine the American health care system that makes good on the promise that health care is a basic human right.

wyden.senate.gov

Other voices in this conversation