"To do that job for anyone, you have to get rid of the Motion to Vacate because it puts whoever the speaker is in a hammerlock of dysfunction, so potential dysfunction."
"I think all of you know, I'm not a fan of government shutdowns. I've seen a few of them over the years. They never have produced a policy change and they've always been a loser for Republicans, politi..."
"Now, one particular moment of my time back home has received its fair share of attention in the press over the past week. But I assure you, August was a busy and productive month for me and my staff b..."
"What are my thoughts about what?"
"President Trump is still liable for everything he did while he was in office as an ordinary citizen. We have a criminal justice system in this country. We have civil litigation, and former presidents ..."
"We're on a path to finishing the NDAA this week. It has been good by bars cooperation."
"The president called to check on me. I told him, I got sandbagged."
"In one fell swoop, McConnell has the power to say this man is unqualified to be president of the United States."
"One of my proudest moments was when I looked at Barack Obama in the eye and I said, 'Mr. President, you will not fill this Supreme Court vacancy.'"
"If we are genuine and sincere about our dismay about the reported child labor violations, then you need to agree that we need Julie Su confirmed as soon as possible."
"Her experience and qualifications are unmatched, and I am confident that her service will fundamentally strengthen the American workforce in the years ahead."
"Confirming Acting Secretary Su to serve as the chief defender of workers and workers' rights in the biggest economy in the world will send a strong and important message that in America workers are va..."