Political Quotes

“Yesterday we learned that the first charges of Special Counsel Mueller's investigation had been filed against President Trump's campaign chairman, Paul Manafort, and his business associate Rick Gates. But just as importantly, we learned that former Trump campaign foreign policy adviser George Papadopoulos pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI about his attempts to contact the Russian Government. The investigation is gaining momentum and must go on. In the Senate, Majority Leader McConnell has refused to commit floor time to legislation to protect Special Counsel Mueller's investigation from outside interference. If the Senate refuses to act, the House must. It is imperative that we allow the investigation into Russian interference in our democracy to continue unimpeded and unhindered. Yesterday's news may be the first public revelations, but they cannot be the last. The investigation into the Russian Government's attempts to sabotage our democracy must continue. I urge Speaker Ryan and the House leadership to commit to safeguarding the independence and integrity of Special Counsel Mueller's investigation. ____________________”