PolitiQuote

Discover video-sourced quotes by politicians

Mazie Hirono: “The Supreme Court pretty much eliminated the last vestiges…”

Featuring: Mazie Hirono, Democratic | U.S. Senate Hawaii

Watch on YouTube

Senator Hirono Stands Up For The Rule of Law

Published | Video Starts at 02:59

Not this Supreme Court majority? I think it's kind of, what is it telling that we're here, but just A few days ago, you all know that they pretty much eliminated The Supreme Court pretty much eliminated the last vestiges of the Voting Rights Act that protect minority voting. So we have to fight back. And I'm glad, as I was standing here waiting for my turn to speak, I met some people who, as a result of the lawlessness that, especially Trump, too, that there are people out there who are organizing. (02:59–03:13)

CLAIM

Asserts that the Supreme Court has significantly weakened the Voting Rights Act.

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.


Mazie Hirono

Discover more from

Mazie Hirono

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.