Political Quotes

“Donald Trump is an immediate threat to our Constitution and to our Democracy. He must be removed. It has now been a week since rampaging criminals incited by Mr. Trump invaded and vandalized the Capitol--the heart of American Democracy and government. The attack resulted in six deaths--including that of two police officers--and left an indelible stain on our nation. With each passing day, we learn more about the extent to which this attack was planned and orchestrated. This was a violent insurrection--not a peaceful protest. The criminals who perpetrated this attack were inspired, directed, and encouraged by Donald Trump and his lies and incited by several members of Congress, all of whom have refused to acknowledge--let alone take responsibility for--their roles in this shameful episode. No action we take today can undo the desecration caused by Donald Trump, the members of Congress who aided and abetted him, and those dangerous insurrectionists. This was not merely a criminal conspiracy; it was an attack on our nation's Capitol to deliberately and violently overthrow the duly elected Government of the United States. Regardless of our actions today, Donald Trump will be removed from office in just over a week. But that does not mean we shouldn't act. If we let an insurgence against our government go without consequence, what will we be saying to future generations?…”