Political Quotes

Summer Lee: “People are frightened. In a town hall meeting or a civic club meeting that I was at, I met one father who reminded me of…”

On the recordApril 8, 2018
People are frightened. In a town hall meeting or a civic club meeting that I was at, I met one father who reminded me of his experience of being in dark and dirty water with his children.
Said by
Summer Lee
Democratic · Pennsylvania

Editor's note · Context

Describing the fear and panic experienced by families during flooding.

Share

More from Summer Lee

Jun 24, 2026

Rather than pour billions more into the agency that murdered her, we must abolish ICE and build systems rooted in equity and basic human dignity.

penncapital-star.com
Jun 13, 2026

House Republicans handed ICE and CBP billions more while families struggle to afford rent, groceries, childcare, and healthcare.

commondreams.org
Jan 13, 2026

My legislation with Ranking Member Bobby Scott would make sure families actually have access to childcare slots, that no family spends more than 7 percent of their income on childcare, and that all early childhood educators make a livable…

govinfo.gov
Jun 27, 2026

Workers deserve the freedom to change jobs, seek higher wages, and leave unsafe or exploitative workplaces without being threatened with crushing debt.

markey.senate.gov

Other voices in this conversation