Political Quotes

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“I hope Mr. Blanche is able to achieve that, if confirmed, but I simply do not have confidence that will be the case.”

“I am also keenly aware that the Department’s nearly $2-billion dollar slush fund—which likely would have rewarded January 6 protesters—is only off the table because this nomination is pending and the Senate has leverage.”

The Senate has leverage over the fund only because Blanche's nomination is pending.