Political Quotes

“Mr. President, this was sent in April 2017. Now, what was going on in April 2017? Republicans had the majority, and President Trump was pressuring us to get rid of the filibuster. We said no. This is what the letter said: Regardless of our past disagreements on that issue, we are united-- Remember, 61 Senators, 27 Democratic Senators, who are still here, just 3 years ago said this-- we are united in our determination to preserve the ability of Members to engage in extended debate when bills are on the Senate floor. We are mindful of the unique role the Senate plays in the legislative process, and we are steadfastly committed to ensuring this great American institution-- The U.S. Senate-- continues to serve as the world's greatest deliberative body. Therefore, we are asking you to join us in opposing any effort to curtail the existing rights and prerogatives of Senators to engage in full, robust, and extended debate as we consider legislation before this body in the future. That is the letter. Twenty-seven of my Democratic friends said ``Don't get rid of the filibuster'' 3 years ago. Where are they now? Why is it that when this topic comes up, Senators Manchin and Sinema are the only ones the media focuses on? How come they are not asking the questions of the other 25--one-quarter of the entire body--who wrote this letter? What happened? Where is their conviction? When the shoe was on the other foot, we said we are not doing it, but they now want to do it.…”