Political Quotes

“Mr. President, nearly a month has passed since George Floyd died. In a show of unity, which bridged divides Americans-- Republicans, Democrats, Independents--demanded that something be done to prevent such deaths from happening in the future. Republicans are trying to do something. Thanks to the leadership of Senator Tim Scott, the Senate is trying to consider the JUSTICE Act, a major bill to reform police departments in meaningful, practical ways; yet today, Democrats blocked consideration of the bill. I hope Democrats allow the Senate to at least debate the JUSTICE Act. If Democrats don't like the bill, offer an amendment. Make the case. Reforming police departments, making justice fair, and equal for all is a bipartisan issue. I smiled when I was sitting in the Chair where you are right now, Mr. President, when a Senate colleague, who is a Democrat, spoke yesterday and described the Senate as the world's greatest deliberative body. I thought she must be sarcastic. I say that because Democrats refuse to allow deliberation. The people sent us here to solve problems. Let's do the work. As I was sitting in the Chair yesterday, I heard Democrats rationalize why they refuse to allow debate. As best as I can tell, they refused to allow any deliberation because they are not sure that what they want to be included will be included. I think now it is time to review that which most of us learned in fifth grade.…”