Political Quotes

“Mr. President, first I have got to acknowledge that I am not objective when it comes to Margaret Taylor, since I have had a chance to work with her. When I was the ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, she was the legal counsel for the Senate Foreign Relations Committee for the Democrats. She was well respected in the legal advice that she gave us, both to Republicans and Democrats, and well respected by all Members of our committee. She is an outstanding public servant and is desperately needed to have a confirmed position for legal counsel in the State Department. And, I must tell you, it is no surprise that all of the living former Legal Advisers, from Reagan to Trump--40 years, Democrats and Republicans--wrote to our committee to strongly endorse her and urge her prompt confirmation. In regards to the two points that Senator Risch has raised, one in regards to the interpretation of reproductive rights, she advised full compliance with U.S. law, including relating to statutory restrictions on foreign assistance related to reproductive health. It is the same advice that was given by general counsel to the Trump administration. There was no difference between the two administrations. And as for the issue concerning Mr. Malley, that issue was 6 months before this nomination was considered. This nomination needs to be confirmed. We need to have a confirmed person in this position.…”