Political Quotes

Lloyd Doggett: “We are not asking for amnesty, but how about just a little decency, a little civility, a little humanity, how about just…”

On the recordJuly 31, 2014
We are not asking for amnesty, but how about just a little decency, a little civility, a little humanity, how about just following existing law, going after the smugglers, and providing the supplemental resources needed to see that their rights are protected? I believe that children who came here seeking refuge in this country at least deserve a fair adjudication, not to be met with the barrel of a gun and a one-way ticket back without considering whether they are justly in this country.
Said by
Lloyd Doggett
Democratic · Texas
Source
govinfo.gov
Jul 31, 2014

Share

More from Lloyd Doggett

Sep 4, 2026

The IRS should never be a weapon to punish a president's political enemies.

commondreams.org
May 27, 2026

This legislation provides the accountability these executives, often backed by private equity, have dodged for too long.

schakowsky.house.gov
Dec 17, 2025

While we are thankful for this belated decision of four Republicans here at the last minute to join the discharge petition, unless they join us in voting in favor of this action on the previous question, there is nothing that can be done…

govinfo.gov
Jul 4, 2026

We’re the greatest country on earth. We’re innovative, we’re smart, we make sure that we promote our values, our liberties and justice and freedom. We’re always trying to perfect our union, but at the same time, we were the great…

foxnews.com

Other voices in this conversation