Political Quotes

Veronica Escobar: “Why bother reporting sexual harassment if the results with regard to sexual assault are so terrible?”

On the recordJuly 28, 2020
Why bother reporting sexual harassment if the results with regard to sexual assault are so terrible?
Said by
Veronica Escobar
Democratic · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Escobar highlights the frustration of soldiers regarding reporting sexual assaults.

Share

More from Veronica Escobar

Mar 25, 2025

Hegseth repeatedly lied to the American people and should be fired—along with all the others in the chat.

commondreams.org
Jul 14, 2025

I am grateful to join my colleagues as we mourn the loss of life in Ruidoso, specifically El Pasoans Stephanie and Sebastian Trotter, who took their two children on vacation for some time away during the holiday. Their children were caught…

govinfo.gov
Jul 15, 2025

I have seen firsthand the devastating consequences of our broken immigration system, and as a member of Congress, I take seriously my obligation to propose a solution. Realistic, common-sense compromise is achievable, and is especially…

newsweek.com
Jun 14, 2024

I regrettably could not be present today to vote on the Floor proceedings before the House. Had I been present, I would have voted: NO on Roll Call No. 276, NO on Roll Call No. 277, YEA on Roll Call 278, and NO on Roll Call No. 279…

govinfo.gov

Other voices in this conversation