Political Quotes

“Madam Speaker, I rise today to speak on the importance of ensuring that the Supreme Court, the highest court in our land, is armed with Justices who will respect our government's guiding light, the Constitution. There is a reason that my friends on the left are so heartbroken by the possibility of President Trump's outstanding nominee to the Supreme Court being confirmed. Unfortunately, they see judges as lawmakers, not merely interpreters of the law, as outlined in the Constitution. Any judge who rightfully stands in the way of judicial activism is a barrier to their agenda. They want policy to be made by unelected black robes, not through the leaders we elect at the ballot box. Democrats' only hope for forcing fringe policies on the American people is for judges to sign off on unconstitutional executive actions, which we saw President Obama repeatedly pursue as a substitute for congressional approval. Judge Amy Coney Barrett is an exceptional nominee who brings a wealth of experience from her time in both the private sector and on the Federal bench. She was confirmed to her current position on the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals by a bipartisan vote, including with the support of Hillary Clinton's 2016 running mate. Everyone who has spent time around her has praised her qualifications and devotion to the law.…”