Political Quotes

On the recordJanuary 27, 2019
I think they're much better than that. I think we have two sides who realized that this is something that must get done. We have to secure our border. We cannot do it with Homeland Security not being funded.
Said by
Jim Clyburn
Democratic · South Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Clyburn expresses optimism about reaching a deal on border security despite the president's low odds.

Share

More from Jim Clyburn

May 8, 2025

I am pleased to rise today to welcome to these Chambers and to this well a good friend and a personal, I will say, savior to a multitude of South Carolinians. Reverend Charles B. Jackson has been serving as pastor of Brookland Baptist…

govinfo.gov
May 22, 2025

What do you want—me to give up my life?

thenation.com
Apr 28, 2025

I thank the gentlewoman for her comments. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentlewoman from Virginia (Ms. McClellan), my co-anchor for this Special Order. Ms. McCLELLAN. Mr. Speaker, I thank Mr. Clyburn for yielding. I am honored to be here…

govinfo.gov
Jul 24, 2026

I saw a picture that concerned me [from] the rally. I didn’t see a single person that looks like me.

washingtonexaminer.com

Other voices in this conversation