The only way that we are going to be effective as a caucus is if we change our tactics.

By passing a bill that makes their plan easier to implement, Democrats risk putting a bipartisan veneer of endorsement on their campaign to give our government to the billionaires and to destroy the rule of law.

I don’t think we have a year to save American democracy.

What’s important is that we meet this moment. And what I’m telling you is that if we continue to observe norms, if we continue to engage in business as usual, this democracy could be gone.

The question is really for the members of his Democratic caucus: Are we willing to fight?

Senator Schumer certainly can lead this caucus. He can lead this caucus. But we need to have a conversation inside the caucus about whether we are willing to stand up to Republicans.

But it would have sent a message that the Democratic Party is not going to be bullied by Donald Trump.

I think Democrats in this country, but I think the broad middle of the public as well, want to see our party fighting in exceptional ways.

If we don’t get that right, if we continue to work with Republicans, if we continue to hand Donald Trump more power, we are going to lose our democracy.

We need to be ready for the fight ahead and redouble our efforts, and be unified.

If this CR becomes law, Musk and President Trump will be able to fire thousands of employees at the Social Security Administration.

President Trump began breaking the law on day one of his term, and immediately pardoned hundreds of violent criminals upon taking office.

Decisions about the investments we make cannot be entrusted in one single officeholder.

President Trump was elected because the American people wanted help with the cost of living.

The funding freeze must end, and these draconian cuts must be stopped.

Where is Elon Musk? I'm sure he's a genius and is a very credible person because of the wealth he's accumulated.

This CR takes away any remaining restraints and guardrails from the Trump administration’s efforts to dismantle our government.

I implore our colleagues in the Senate to stand up for the American people and our Constitution, reject this CR and put a freeze on this blank check.