“I think we can all unequivocally say in 2026, football is not going anywhere.”
“When giant corporations and Wall Street investors buy up all the fire truck manufacturers, it’s a threat to public safety.”
“I want to stop the spread. They are picking homes like you, and I pick tomatoes in the grocery store.”
“It is imperative that FEMA helps communities quickly respond to wildfires and increase their resilience to future wildfire disasters”
“They are picking houses the way you pick tomatoes at the grocery store.”
“Protecting and defending innocent life is and remains important to our Legislature, governor, attorney general and citizens.”

Political Quotes

On the recordFebruary 14, 2023
the reason why they're coming here, they're primarily taking jobs that are very hard to fill in this country.
Said by
Marc Veasey
Democratic · Texas
Source
congress.gov

Editor's note · Context

Veasey emphasizes the contribution of undocumented workers to the economy.

Share

Share on XShare on FacebookEmail this quote

More from Marc Veasey

Nov 6, 2023

Today I rise to urge the passage of the Hershel ``Woody'' Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act. The Medal of Honor is our Nation's highest military decoration that is awarded to U.S. servicemembers who have distinguished…

govinfo.gov
Feb 14, 2023

Ninety-seven percent of ports are less likely to be stopped than are people illegally crossing between them.

congress.gov
Feb 14, 2023

Requesting asylum is a right guaranteed by U.S. law.

congress.gov
Sep 19, 2023

Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on rollcall No. 396. ____________________

govinfo.gov
View all Marc Veasey quotes

Other voices in this conversation