Political Quotes

On the recordMay 7, 2014
Venezuela is a deeply troubled country. Forty-one people are dead. The stories of torture and other abuses that our chairman so eloquently laid out certainly cause all of us to be concerned and want to be involved in helping shape a better future there.
Said by
Bob Corker
Republican · Tennessee

Editor's note · Context

Corker expresses concern over the violence and human rights abuses in Venezuela.

Share

More from Bob Corker

Nov 29, 2018

section 36(b) of the Arms Export Control Act requires that Congress receive prior notification of certain proposed arms sales as defined by that statute. Upon such notification, the Congress has 30 calendar days during which the sale may…

govinfo.gov
Dec 12, 2018

before yielding to Senator Young so he can make his amendment pending, I just want to follow up and say--look, I do want to go on record and say that I support the provisions of the Senator's bill that block for a period of time offensive…

govinfo.gov
Dec 13, 2018

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of S.J. Res. 69. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the joint resolution by title. The legislative clerk read as follows: A joint resolution (S.J…

govinfo.gov
Dec 6, 2018

I appreciate the Senator's question and his partnership with me on this legislation to advance the fight against modern-day slavery. Our bill and the underlying Trafficking Victims Protection Act are designed to eliminate forced labor…

govinfo.gov

Other voices in this conversation