Quote Feed: What Politicians Said This Week

Here’s a selection of notable quotes from elected officials and political figures over the past week:

1. Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) — On Political Violence and Security

Context: Speaking about the reality of threats against politicians in current political climate.

“If someone really wants to try to cause harm, it’s almost impossible to prevent it.”

2. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-NM) — On Candidate Electability

Context: Explaining why a trail of social media posts did not derail Graham Plater’s Senate campaign in Maine.

“I just think who is electable is evolving… We’ve gotten over-analytical as a party, and sanitized and thinking about resumes. None of these candidates are perfect, but I think there’s an expectation by voters today that if you seem perfect, you’re probably hiding something.”

— Source: Politico

3. Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) — On War Powers Resolution

Context: Speaking about the congressional deadline for reporting on Iran military action.

“The 60-day statutory deadline laid out in the War Powers Resolution is not a suggestion; it is a requirement.”

— Source: New York Times

4. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) — On Voting Rights

Context: On the Supreme Court’s voting rights decision and Democratic Party priorities for 2026.

“Today’s decision by this illegitimate Supreme Court majority strikes a blow against the Voting Rights Act and is designed to undermine the ability of communities of color all over this country to elect their candidate of choice.”

— Source: Heather Cox Richardson

5. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) — On Election Rules

Context: Commenting on Republican efforts to change election rules.

“In the face of Trump’s growing unpopularity, the Republicans are changing not their unpopular policies but the rules of elections, clearly hoping to game the system to win elections no matter how unpopular they have become.”