Political Quotes

“colleagues, I rise today to address the nomination of Governor Kristi Noem to serve as the next Secretary of Homeland Security. I think we will all agree that there are very few jobs more important to the safety and security of American lives than that of Secretary of Homeland Security. Created in 2002 in the wake of the terrorist attacks on 9/11, the DHS Secretary and the Offices and Agencies under its purview are responsible for some critical things, including our national security, working to protect us against terrorism. DHS implements our Nation's immigration policy. DHS directs disaster responses to States and Territories across the country. And, of course, they are responsible for cyber security and election security. It is a role that I believe requires complete and total commitment to the safety of the American people above all else--above politics, above personal ambition, and above loyalty to one man or movement--because for whomever is Secretary, American lives are literally on the line. Unfortunately, in the months and years prior to Governor Noem's nomination, and certainly over the course of her nomination process, it has become clear to me that she is not fit for the job.…”