Raul Grijalva quotes

No one in this body wants to see terrorism and the rule of force prevail in Iraq. Some on the other side say otherwise, but I believe they know better. (Raul Grijalva)
We in this Congress have a choice. The American people have a right to exercise a choice on this issue, as to whether our men and women will continue to fight and die in a war based on deception and fantasy, or to start bringing the troops home. View quote
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How many times will this Congress waste time on an issue that a majority of Americans do not want? View quote
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The majority of surveys throughout this Nation show that the American people are advocating for a comprehensive and realistic approach to immigration reform. View quote
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Bringing the troops home is necessary not just for the future of Iraq, but also for the people of the United States. We must stop the hemorrhaging of tax dollars that could go to meet our Nation's vital domestic needs. View quote
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We, as a country, have not seen a significant change in immigration policy in nearly two decades, even though all Americans agree that current immigration policy is outdated and malfunctioning. View quote
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While this debate today is a belated effort to inform the American people, it is nevertheless an empty gesture. It is time to admit our mistake in Iraq and begin to bring our troops home with honor. View quote
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We cannot shun our values as an immigrant nation. This is a wrong path. And while possibly it is a short-term political victory based on division and based on creating a wedge issue that splits people in this country, it is a long-term defeat for this Nation. View quote
Raul Grijalva

Raul Grijalva

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Occupation: American Politician
Born: February 19, 1948
Died: March 13, 2025
Quotes count: 8