Political Quotes

On the recordMay 8, 2019
We are so blessed in this country to have a government that we say our rights come from a creator, not from government.
Said by
Gerry Connolly
Democratic · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Connolly emphasizes the foundational belief in rights granted by a creator, not government.

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