Political Quotes

On the recordNovember 8, 2023
Of all the people they could have chosen to single out for special benefits, they chose wealthy tax cheats.
Said by
Sheldon Whitehouse
Democratic · Rhode Island

Editor's note · Context

Condemnation of House Republicans prioritizing wealthy tax evaders in funding decisions.

Share

More from Sheldon Whitehouse

Jun 1, 2026

By cracking down on illegal pirate fishing, we are leveling the playing field for hardworking Rhode Island fishermen who play by the rules.

sullivan.senate.gov
Jun 24, 2026

Pell Grants, one of Senator Claiborne Pell’s enduring legacies, have helped generations of Rhode Islanders get a high-quality education while taking on less debt.

hirono.senate.gov
Jul 2, 2026

“The geniuses at ICE just arrested a Catholic nun, who practices as a nurse, as she was walking to church,” Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) wrote in response to Sister Leticia Ugboaja's detention.

commondreams.org
Nov 22, 2025

The Center is being looted to the tune of millions of dollars in foregone revenue, cancelled programming, unpaid use of its facilities, and wasteful spending on luxury restaurants and hotels.

cbsnews.com

Other voices in this conversation