Political Quotes

Steve Cohen: “The words above the Speaker's head at the top of this Chamber are from Daniel Webster. He says: `` . . . see whether we…”

On the recordMarch 27, 2020
The words above the Speaker's head at the top of this Chamber are from Daniel Webster. He says: `` . . . see whether we also in our day and generation may not perform something worthy to be remembered.'' Today, we have something worthy before us and something to be remembered. We should all vote ``aye.'' I am here to vote ``aye'' and to encourage the President to use the Defense Production Act for everyone and to continue talking to the President of China because this is a worldwide pandemic. {time} 1300
Said by
Steve Cohen
Democratic · Tennessee
Source
govinfo.gov
Mar 27, 2020

Share

More from Steve Cohen

Jun 2, 2026

The odds of that happening simply independent of considering race is less likely than the old story about putting a monkey at a typewriter and then coming out with a Shakespeare play.

theguardian.com
Jun 17, 2026

As you wind down your term of Governor, consider your Christian background as you implement policies that will define your legacy.

tennesseelookout.com
May 15, 2026

If the district plan is struck down, I will run for the seat I filed for and served for 19 years.

tennesseelookout.com
Jun 26, 2026

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

theguardian.com

Other voices in this conversation