“This is not a shirts-and-skins issue. This is not a blue/red issue.”
“You're seeing a shift. The American people are growing weary of this war and what's happening.”
“Let’s be clear, if you’re a single mom, you cannot compete with Wall Street. They will outbid you every time, and so this is about fairness.”
““I am happy to know you. I hope that one day we shall have the opportunity to discuss the affairs of our country.””

Political Quotes

On the recordMay 17, 2012
I claim the time in opposition. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman is recognized for 5 minutes.
Said by
Adam Smith
Democratic · Washington
Source
govinfo.gov

Share

Share on XShare on FacebookEmail this quote

More from Adam Smith

Jul 15, 2026

We impeached him twice last time; both times he got stronger after we did it.

thefp.com
Sep 23, 2025

Our relationship is going to be the most consequential relationship in terms of what the world is going to be like for decades to come.

nbcnews.com
View all Adam Smith quotes

Other voices in this conversation