Political Quotes

“I am rising today at a very important time for our country because who sits on the Supreme Court matters. It really matters. From healthcare to civil rights, to the safety of the air we breathe and the water we drink, to the ability to raise our families and pursue the American dream, to the very health of our democracy, decisions made by the Supreme Court affect us every single day. As my colleagues know, I was born in Michigan. I have lived in Michigan my whole life. My whole family is still in Michigan. I am so grateful for that. Every decision I make in the U.S. Senate puts the people of Michigan first. My decision to oppose Judge Brett Kavanaugh is no exception. The allegations that have been made against Judge Kavanaugh deserve to be taken extremely seriously. Even before the allegations came to light, Judge Kavanaugh's record and his writings too often have gone against what is best for Michigan families. When confronted with cases that have special interests on one side and people on the other side, he has consistently sided with the special interests. That is certainly true when it comes to healthcare. Healthcare isn't political; it is personal for every single one of us. Michigan families know what they need: quality, affordable healthcare, including prescription drugs, and Michigan women deserve to make their own reproductive health decisions.…”