Political Quotes

“today was a stomach-turning, gut- wrenching moment in our history. Truly, it was an assault on the heart of our democracy. I want to join in thanking the first responders and the police. I also want to thank others who have been heroes of our democracy-- unsung in many instances. First, they are all of the election officials, all of the poll workers, all of the members of boards of election who actually counted the votes--who went to the polls and made sure that votes could be cast--and who, ultimately, stood firm for the integrity of that voting system. I want to thank the judges. There are now about 90 of them who, except for one or two who ruled the other way on a technicality, have stood firm for the integrity of that voting system. In those 60 to 70 cases, except for that one who ruled on a technicality, they went with the integrity of our voting system and the rule of law. Today was, indeed, disgusting and sickening. It was shocking and despicable. It was heartbreaking, but it was not surprising. In fact, today's assault on our democracy--the mob violence, the riots, the thugs and goons who were inspired and incited by the President of the United States--all were of a piece, in these past 4 years, of a President who has no respect for the truth or the rule of law. Donald Trump's Presidency is coming to a close in the very same way it began--with an attack on our democracy.…”