PolitiQuote

Discover video-sourced quotes by politicians

Jim McGovern: “Everybody's getting so used to closed rules, completely…”

Featuring: Jim McGovern, Democratic | U.S. House Massachusetts, 2nd Congressional District

Watch on YouTube

FULL: Jim Jordan, James McGovern, And More Lawmakers Discuss FISA In The House Rules Committee

Published | Video Starts at 28:30

We will certainly offer it on this side of the aisle. And again, I think what's happening that's really regrettable is in this chamber is that Everybody's getting so used to closed rules, completely closed rules. It's becoming too convenient. And, you know, we're becoming like the Russian Duma, a legislative body and name only, and we're ceding our power to the executive left and right, and we're not allowing members to have serious debates on serious issues. (28:30–28:34)

CLAIM

Asserts that the legislative body is increasingly operating under closed rules.

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.


Jim McGovern

Discover more from

Jim McGovern

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.