Political Quotes

“Mr. President, last night former Vice President Biden refused to rule out packing the Court if the President and the Senate proceed to fulfilling their constitutional duties and filling the High Court vacancy. I understand there are differences of opinion on the direction of the Court, but threatening to expand the Court and pack it with favorable Justices just because the other side won fair and square and simply followed the Constitution does not meet the commonsense test. This is dangerous territory and leads to an erosion of public faith in the judiciary. Where would such a path lead us? Thirteen Justices? Maybe 21 Justices? At what point does it stop? I thought we settled this under FDR, way back in 1937-1938. It is telling that Democrats are not trying to justify their discussion of Court packing by saying there is some practical reason why it is needed. In fact, the Supreme Court is hearing fewer cases than ever. Any Democratic Court-packing plan would be nothing more than a naked power grab, an effort by Democrats to subvert the will of the people when they couldn't get the results they wanted at the ballot box that would have let their party pick and confirm judges. Let's try to remain focused on the political independence of the judiciary and leave politicking to this branch of government--the legislative branch. I yield the floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Romney). The assistant Democratic leader is recognized.”