PolitiQuote

Discover video-sourced quotes by politicians

Veronica Escobar: “If Congress really wanted to protect children, my colleagues…”

Featuring: Veronica Escobar, Democratic | U.S. House, Texas, District 16

Watch on YouTube

Veronica Escobar Slams GOP Opposition To Gender Confirmation Treatment For Transgender Minors

Published | Video Starts at 05:02

Thank you so much, Ms. Reynolds. And I would be remiss if I didn't say If Congress really wanted to protect children, my colleagues on the other side of the aisle would have joined with us in passing robust, comprehensive gun violence prevention legislation that would truly protect children. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I yield to back. (05:02–05:18)

CLAIM

Asserts that comprehensive gun violence prevention legislation would protect children and implies that Republican colleagues have not supported such measures.

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.


Veronica Escobar

Discover more from

Veronica Escobar

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.