Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of a simple, but sacred principle: No one is above the law. Peter Navarro was one of the former president's closest allies. And, by his own admission, played a direct role in planning and coordinating the events of January 6. He speaks to that role on television, on podcasts, and even in his own book--yet he refuses to do so before Congress, even when compelled by a lawful subpoena. That is unjustifiable, and in light of the subpoena, a criminal form of contempt. Dan Scavino was similarly close to the former president--and similarly involved in the events leading up to and on January 6. Mr. Scavino played an intimate role in crafting former President Trump's social media strategy and served as his Deputy Chief of Staff for Communications. And, like Mr. Navarro, he was called before our committee because our evidence and public reporting, suggests he possesses direct, personal knowledge of the events leading up to January 6, and while the Capitol was under siege. Unfortunately, both Mr. Navarro and Mr. Scavino have chosen at every turn to obstruct, to conceal their knowledge, forgoing their legal duty to comply with a congressional subpoena and attempting instead to hide behind spurious claims of privilege. But let me be clear: There is no privilege that allows a witness to simply refuse to appear.…”