PolitiQuote

Discover video-sourced quotes by politicians

Edward Markey: “It's why he wants $70 billion more for ice, because their…”

Featuring: Edward Markey, Democratic | U.S. Senate Massachusetts

Watch on YouTube

GOP is 'in a witness protection program': Sen. Markey

Published | Video Starts at 03:25

That does not happen in this modern Republican Party. And by the way, it's why he's intervening in the gerrymandering cases around the country. It's why he wants $70 billion more for ice, because their plan ultimately is to put ice on the streets of our country for Election Day this year in order to suppress the vote of black and brown and immigrant communities all across this country. That's what it is all about. Because he does not want the Democrats to have a gavel in the House and Senate that can then subpoena all of the records … (03:25–03:44)

CLAIM

Asserts that Donald Trump wants $70 billion more for ICE to suppress votes of minority communities on Election Day.

This is an excerpt from a raw transcript. The assertions have not been audited or verified. Tap the video to view the source footage and understand the context.


Edward Markey

Discover more from

Edward Markey

Report A Transcription Error

Please report any error in the automated transcription.

About PolitiQuote

PolitiQuote is a civic library index to statements made by politicians in publicly available video records. The index is created automatically from transcripts, with no editorial oversight or analysis. Highlighted quotes are selected by AI. Words may be added in parentheses to offer context for the quote. There may be errors in the transcription and display, so listen to the video to ensure accuracy.

PolitiQuote is a service of Gigafact Foundation, a nonpartisan nonprofit advancing facts and information transparency, community by community.

Visit gigafact.org to learn more.