Political Quotes

Sylvia Rodriguez Garcia

The Public Record

Sylvia Rodriguez Garcia is a U.S. Representative for Texas's 29th congressional district, serving since January 3, 2019. A member of the Democratic Party, she has a background in law and public service, which informs her legislative priorities. Garcia has focused on issues such as healthcare, education, and economic development, advocating for the needs of her constituents in Houston and surrounding areas. Her work emphasizes support for marginalized communities and women's rights.

Quotes by year · 20112026808 total · peak 2019 (265)
2011: 2 quotes2013: 8 quotes2014: 10 quotes2019: 265 quotes2020: 85 quotes2021: 153 quotes2022: 162 quotes2023: 78 quotes2024: 35 quotes2025: 2 quotes2026: 8 quotes
Jul 27, 2020

You have shamelessly abandoned your oath of office to protect all Americans impartially, because you have prioritized giving special favors to the President's friends.

congress.gov
Jul 27, 2020

We are like a whole bunch of hamsters in a cage chasing our own tails and yet none have been released.

congress.gov
Jul 27, 2020

Mr. Barr, your Department released Paul Manafort, the President's former campaign manager, early from prison in May out of concern for the Coronavirus.

congress.gov
Jul 8, 2020

If the Senate doesn't pass the HEROES Act, and Congress doesn't do more to ensure that people can stay in their homes and meet their needs, then no amount of loans can save these businesses.

congress.gov
Jul 8, 2020

I think making the MBDA an independent agency is a step in the right direction.

congress.gov
Jul 7, 2020

It should be done by a nonprofit. It should be open source. And just like public utilities, it should be audited any time in a trustworthy manner.

congress.gov
Jul 7, 2020

I just wanted to make sure that I was clear on that because now I want to switch to the good doctor.

congress.gov
Jul 7, 2020

It is about future pandemics, future events, so that we can be better prepared.

congress.gov
Jul 6, 2020

I think there is still a need for us to take a serious look at the Paycheck Recovery Act.

congress.gov
Jul 6, 2020

This discussion about protecting workers' paychecks is urgent and badly needed for my constituents here in Chicago

congress.gov
Jul 6, 2020

Cuts in public services fall disproportionately on communities like mine.

congress.gov
Jul 6, 2020

Unfortunately, I am not surprised, because many people in my community are getting more and more worried.

congress.gov
Jun 24, 2020

Do you believe the President has a right to tell you to lower a sentencing recommendation or drop charges entirely for his friends?

congress.gov
Jun 24, 2020

The Department is pursuing cases based on the President's political and personal whims and not based on the rule of law.

congress.gov
Jun 24, 2020

It is regrettable that he is refusing to answer a direct question from a Member of Congress.

congress.gov
Jun 2, 2020

That is unfair. That is un-American. We want to make sure that every American has the same rights.

congress.gov
Jun 2, 2020

We absolutely need to make sure that every single American is protected.

congress.gov
Jun 2, 2020

We have a fundamental obligation to provide for the health, safety, and welfare of the people that we represent.

congress.gov
Jun 2, 2020

There should be no debate among any member on this committee that we are all better off if State and local election administrators have the resources that they need.

congress.gov
Jun 2, 2020

We surely need to make sure that there are minimum standards so that it doesn't matter where you live, you will be entitled to the basic ability to cast a ballot that will count.

congress.gov
Jun 2, 2020

It makes sense that we also vote from home.

congress.gov
Jun 2, 2020

This is not a time for political games in the middle of a pandemic.

congress.gov
Jun 2, 2020

The color of one's skin should not determine the justice they receive.

congress.gov
Jun 2, 2020

We just want to ensure that in-person voting is safe and healthy for everyone.

congress.gov

Politicians like Sylvia Rodriguez Garcia