These metal detectors are manned by the same police officers who saved our lives during the insurrection while risking their own, some members on the other side have disrespected these Capitol Police officers, verbally abused them, pushed them aside and disregarded their orders -- all to avoid this basic safety measure. That is no way to treat our heroes.

Jim McGovern

This is an open, transparent process, and I'm proud of what we've done so far, i think we've conducted ourselves with dignity and respect for this institution, and I think it will stand the test of time in terms of history.

Jim McGovern

top-news

We have the resources to end hunger in America, we have the know-how. What we lack is the political will. And hopefully by focusing on food policy, we can convince some members of congress that ending hunger in America isn't some crazy idea.

Jim McGovern

politics

If we have evidence that countries are not complying with U.S. law, that ought to be enough to say we sell these weapons to them no more. Period. End of story.

Jim McGovern

politics

I can't tell you with certainty that the Chinese government will agree to do x, y and z, but I don't think any of us came away feeling that the door was entirely closed on anything.

Jim McGovern

politics

America has a responsibility to stand up for human rights at home and abroad, human rights in China, and Tibet in particular, continue to be an area of grave concern.

Jim McGovern

politics

We introduced this bipartisan bill to force a debate on how Congress has failed to carry out its Constitutional duty to authorize our military engagement in Iraq and Syria, for over 10 months the United States has been engaged in hostilities in Iraq and Syria without debating an authorization for this war.

Jim McGovern

politics

We are in a bipartisan way going to press the Republican leadership to practice a little democracy in the House of Representatives and allow us to have a debate and a vote on this issue, if we have that opportunity, we can prevail.

Jim McGovern

politics

A large majority of Americans believe that corporations exert too much influence on our daily lives and our political process.

Jim McGovern

daily influence political believe

Corporations are created by the people, acting through their governments. We grant them corporate charters that confer certain legal rights and privileges, like the ability to enter into contracts, limited liability and perpetual life.

Jim McGovern

legal ability life people

In 2005, I was the first member of Congress to introduce legislation calling for an immediate withdrawal of our troops from Iraq.

Jim McGovern

introduce first congress calling

I thought Iraq was the wrong war at the wrong time and have been fighting to get the Administration to stop its failed policy and bring our troops home.

Jim McGovern

fighting home time war

I ran for Congress in 1996 to help Ted Kennedy pass a comprehensive health insurance reform bill.

Jim McGovern

insurance help congress health

I wish we weren't going down this road right now, we're now prone to too many generalizations here that paint people here with a broad brush that is inaccurate. And I think if we want to get back to a time where we can actually find common ground, we all got to kind of cool it a little bit.

Jim McGovern

Who applauded the person who advocated putting a bullet in the head of the speaker of the House? i hope we are setting a clear standard for what we will not tolerate.

Jim McGovern

The United States must continue to stand with the people of China in their struggle and lead the world in a united and coordinated response to the human rights abuses of the Chinese government.

Jim McGovern

I dont know whether my Republican friends are just intimidated by technology, i mean, listening to some of them I think they think bifocals are a radical idea.

Jim McGovern

The year is 2020, technology has advanced considerably over the last 231 years.

Jim McGovern

We will get to 'yes.' That is my belief.

Jim McGovern