Political Quotes

“Before we vote on this, especially to my colleagues on the Republican side, we are about to give 60 votes to a nominee who is not in compliance with a congressional subpoena. I have in my hand a letter sent to me moments ago by Darrell Issa, the chairman of the Oversight Committee in the House, where he writes in part that ``Mr. Perez has not produced a single document responsive to the Committee's subpoena. I am extremely disappointed that Mr. Perez continues to willfully disregard a lawful subpoena issued by a standing Committee of the United States House of Representatives. . . . This continued noncompliance contravenes fundamental principles of separation of powers and the rule of law. Until Mr. Perez produces all responsive documents, he will continue to be noncompliant with the Committee's subpoena. Thank you for your attention to this matter.'' He goes on to note, by the way, that Mr. Perez has not produced a single document to the committee; therefore, he remains noncompliant. Members, you are about to vote to give 60 votes to cut off debate on a nominee who has ignored a congressional subpoena from the House on information relevant to his background and to his qualifications for this office. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The time of the Senator has expired.”