Political Quotes

“Mr. Chair, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Chair, just off the floor of the House of Representatives, steps outside the door, we have a magnificent statue of one of our Founding Fathers, Thomas Jefferson. Thomas Jefferson said: ``I consider trial by jury as the only anchor ever yet imagined by man, by which a government can be held to the principles of its constitution.'' The amendment I offer today, Mr. Chair, ensures that an important right of the American people is preserved: the right to hold the government accountable for their actions, the right of ordinary Americans to go into court and hold the government accountable. The right to challenge the government in court should not be limited to large groups that are well funded and have the financial ability to pay for a lawyer, and that is exactly what this bill would do. This right should be extended to every American citizen, every small business, every nonprofit organization regardless of the size and scope of their wallets. Now, as a lifetime courtroom lawyer, I know the importance of being able to access the court system. For many years, I fought to make sure that ordinary Americans could have their day in court and hold wrongdoers accountable.…”