Folks, in our lives and in the life of our nation, there are moments so stark that they divide all that came before of everything to follow.

We’ve seen the laws, law firms, bowing to pressure, bending to bullies, instead of staying rooted in justice and the law, including some of the largest newspapers in America.

Folks, we can’t sugarcoat this. These are dark days.

These are dark days, but you’re all here for the same reason I left that prestigious law firm to go to the defender’s office years ago.

When I was elected [in 1972], I had the dubious distinction to be elected the youngest senator in American history and the oldest president in American history. It’s hell turning 40 twice.

It’s because our future is literally on the line and we must be unapologetic of fighting for the future.

Our future is literally on the line.

We need to pass a new ban.

I made every decision, and said the autopen was only used for his signature because we're talking about a whole lot of people.

They're liars. They know it. They know, for certain. I mean, this is—look, what they, they've had a pretty good thing going here. They've done so badly. They've lied so consistently about almost everything they're doing.

I know how vindictive he is. I mean, everybody knows how vindictive he is.

They’re liars. They know it. They know, for certain. I mean, this is — look, what they, they’ve had a pretty good thing going here.