Devin Nunes Quotes


... lemmings with suicide vests.


Context

Description of those members of the Republican Congressional Caucus who wanted to shut down the government by not appropriating any money. Lemmings are rodents who follow each other even into great danger or death. If some run to a cliff and fall off, the others behind them will follow.


Citations

Devin Nunes, U, S, Congressman (Republican, CA), Characterizing some of his fellow Republicans, 2013, Quoted in The New York Times Magazine, August 2, 2015

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Devin Nunes
Devin Nunes
  • Born: October 1, 1973
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Politician

Devin Gerald Nunes is an American politician and former dairy farmer serving as the U.S. Representative for California's 22nd congressional district since 2003. A member of the Republican Party, Nunes was Chair of the House Intelligence Committee from 2015 to 2019. He was also a member of President Donald Trump's transition team. Nunes's district, numbered as the 21st from 2003 to 2013 and as the 22nd after redistricting, is in the San Joaquin Valley and includes most of western Tulare County and much of eastern Fresno County.