- Me
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- Nov 07, 2020
Citing Quotes
The reasons people give, and why they matter.
To cite something is to back up a decision or claim with a specific reason, and these quotes show that in political, constitutional, and personal contexts. For related political commentary, see America quotes.
- Last Updated on May 30, 2021
- Little
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- Nov 07, 2020
When you hear somebody justifying a war by citing the Almighty, I get a little worried, frankly.
- Constitution
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- Nov 07, 2020
The pro-gun advocates point to the 2nd amendment of America's Constitution, citing Americans' right to bear arms as a protection against tyrants. Pro-Bitcoin advocates want protection against tyrants, too. The difference is how these two groups define tyranny.
- Leadership
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- Nov 07, 2020
The 9/11 Commission recently released their report, citing important changes which need to be made to improve our nation's homeland security. I voiced my disappointment with the House leadership when this report was left until after the August recess for action.
- Leadership
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- Nov 07, 2020
I supported my friend Congressman Shuler over former Speaker Nancy Pelosi during our party's leadership elections in November citing a need for new leadership.
- Brother
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- Nov 07, 2020
My first two books, 'Letters to a Young Brother' and 'Letters to a Young Sister,' were... distributed pretty widely. Judges in juvenile justice facilities started citing the book as required reading.
- Makes
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- Nov 07, 2020
When you see all of these bands citing you as influences, it makes you feel relevant.
- Did
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- Nov 07, 2020
While Congress did not, to my knowledge, calculate aggregate dollar values for the nationwide effects of racial discrimination in 1964, in 1994 it did rely on evidence of the harms caused by domestic violence and sexual assault, citing annual costs of $3 billion in 1990 and $5 to $10 billion in 1993.
- Condemnation
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- Nov 07, 2020