Dianne Feinstein

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I understand that in the order I have 15 minutes; is that correct? The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Senator is recognized.

Mitchell's claim that Dr. Ford has not offered a consistent account of when the alleged assault happened and was, quote, 'not rooted in fact'.

The point is have an FBI investigation. Let them do their work. This is the Supreme Court. Postpone the vote by a week. What's the problem? I don't get it.

And what you're saying if I understand it is that the allegations by Dr. Ford, Ms. Ramirez, and Ms. Swetnick are wrong?

Ranking Democrat Member Dianne Feinstein saying the testimony should be delayed.

I don't think the letter was ever leaked.

It's my understanding that her story was leaked before the letter became public.

The investigation that the Republican Majority is heralding is really nothing that I know about other than a partisan practice.

She's been harassed, she's had death threats, and she's had to flee her home.

I did not hide Dr. Ford's allegations. I did not leak her story.

All three of these women have asked the FBI to investigate their claims.

As a result, we can't test his memory or make any assessment of his thoughtfulness or character, and I think that's why the failure to call him to testify is so very critical.

Effective investigation requires cooperation with a multidisciplinary team that includes medical professionals, victim advocates, dedicated forensic interviewers, criminalists, and other law enforcement members.

These claims were taken seriously by having the Federal Bureau of Investigation launch an inquiry to determine their validity.

The FBI investigates. It interviews witnesses, gathers facts, and then presents that information to the United States Senate for our consideration and judgment.

We owe you that. We owe the American people that.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

So what you are telling us is this could not be a case of mistaken identity?

Ultimately, because reporters were sitting outside of my home and trying to talk to my dog through the window to calm the dog down.

I want to thank you very much for your testimony. I know how very, very hard it is.

Twenty-seven years ago, I was walking through an airport when I saw a large group of people gathered around the TV to listen Anita Hill tell her story.

Too often, women's memories and credibility come under assault.

Sexual violence is a serious problem and one that largely goes unseen.

How women are treated in the United States with this kind of concern is really wanting a lot of reform