Political Quotes

“This is a sobering moment in our Nation's history, when the rule of law and constitutional duty requires Congress to move swiftly to protect our national security and the integrity of our democracy. In my time on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, I have been amazed and grateful for the work our intelligence community performs every day. We hold these men and women accountable to the rule of law and expect them to adhere to the principles of our Constitution. In return, those great Americans expect their elected leaders to be held accountable to the same standard--above all, their Commander in Chief. President Trump's refusal to adhere to the whistleblower statute and his unwarranted attacks against one of these professionals flies in the face of that compact. The statute is clear, Madam Speaker. The Director of National Intelligence shall provide the intelligence committee with all whistleblower complaints, especially those that the inspector general finds credible and of urgent concern. It should not take this resolution or the threat of impeachment to convince the President to uphold the law he swore to obey. Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to support H. Res. 576, honor our oaths, and do the right thing.”