Political Quotes

“Thank you, Mr. President. I thank my colleague Senator Whitehouse for his very erudite and insightful summary of the bright, shiny toys and rabbits and rabbit holes that a number of our colleagues have attempted to use to distract the Judiciary Committee and this body from what should be its quest for the truth; that is, the truth about the Russian attack on our democracy during the last election and potential collusion in that attack-- specifically, collusion by the Trump campaign--and obstruction of justice. Indeed, obstruction of justice is within the direct purview of the Judiciary Committee. I want to thank my colleague Senator Whitehouse for joining me in a letter that we wrote to the chairman of the Judiciary Committee, Senator Grassley, asking that he very simply make public the transcript of the interview with Glenn Simpson conducted by our staff. Senator Grassley declined. But, earlier today, Senator Feinstein released the interview, advancing the American people's right and need to know the full truth. I want to applaud Senator Feinstein's leadership in using her proper authority as the ranking member to serve this vital public interest. I am grateful to her for her courage and strength in moving forward and disclosing the transcript to prevent its use as a dangerous distraction from the critical work of our committee. I want to thank at least one of our colleagues across the aisle, Senator Cornyn, for apparently supporting that step.…”