Political Quotes

Sheila Jackson Lee: He is the highest law enforcement officer in the nation. When he speaks, when other Attorney Generals have spoken that…

On the recordSeptember 1, 2020
He is the highest law enforcement officer in the nation. When he speaks, when other Attorney Generals have spoken that have been under, as I said, Republican and Democratic Presidents all of whom have appeared before me as a Member of the Judiciary Committee, we have looked to them to be factual and truthful.
Said by
Sheila Jackson Lee
Democratic · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Sheila Jackson Lee emphasizes the importance of truthfulness from the Attorney General and criticizes William Barr's statements regarding the Jacob Blake case.

Share

More from Sheila Jackson Lee

Apr 12, 2024

I have yielded a minute to the gentleman from Connecticut (Mr. Himes). The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Virginia controls the time.

govinfo.gov
Mar 22, 2024

As a senior member of the Committees on the Budget, Judiciary, and Homeland Security, I proudly rise in support of H. Res. 1102--Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 (Approps Minibus No. 2) which will provide funding to continue…

govinfo.gov
May 1, 2024

I thank the ranking member of the Judiciary Committee for yielding. I would like to pose a rhetorical question to the gentleman: Where is the wall? Where is the wall that has been talked about now for a decade-plus? I ask because others…

govinfo.gov
Feb 6, 2024

I thank the distinguished gentleman for yielding. In the time that we have had to debate one of the most sacred and deliberative responsibilities of the United States Congress--that is, impeachment proceedings--there has not been one iota…

govinfo.gov

Other voices in this conversation