Political Quotes

On the recordJuly 27, 2020
It was also an affront to the Constitution and to the American people.
Said by
Steve Cohen
Democratic · Tennessee

Editor's note · Context

Cohen criticized the use of force against protesters in Lafayette Park.

Share

More from Steve Cohen

Jun 26, 2026

Our commitment to bringing our fans a championship-caliber team has not changed.

theguardian.com
Feb 25, 2025

This budget is about the millionaires, the trillionaires, the people earning over $400,000 a year, and giving them a $4 trillion tax cut over the next 10 years. It is not about working people. It is about hurting working people, hurting…

govinfo.gov
May 15, 2026

Last week, Tennessee Republicans silenced the Black vote here in Memphis to make Republican victories likely.

tennesseelookout.com
Nov 14, 2024

This week, I came back to Washington with the idea of trying to give President Trump a chance, an open mind, hold my tongue a bit. It has been difficult, and it will get more difficult, it appears. I first got inspired to get into…

govinfo.gov

Other voices in this conversation