Political Quotes

Jim McDermott: “I always love to come to these propaganda hearings before the elections, and it is obvious we are trying to hold the…”

On the recordJuly 11, 2016
I always love to come to these propaganda hearings before the elections, and it is obvious we are trying to hold the insurance companies harmless here.
Said by
Jim McDermott
Democratic · Washington

Editor's note · Context

McDermott criticizes the hearings as biased towards insurance companies.

Share

More from Jim McDermott

Sep 13, 2016

In my opinion, it could be one of the most important hearings we have held during my time as ranking member on the subcommittee.

congress.gov
Jun 23, 2021

Ambassador Tai believes we need a different approach that gives workers a seat at the table, so their perspectives and voices are incorporated into the policy that we develop.

congress.gov
Jun 23, 2021

The USMCA proved that bringing all stakeholders to the table--labor, workers, business, and members of Congress--can produce stronger trade agreements.

congress.gov
Sep 13, 2016

It has been a pleasure serving on this committee.

congress.gov

Other voices in this conversation