Political Quotes

“Thank you, Mr. Chief Justice. I send a question to the desk on behalf of myself, Senator Cortez Masto, and Senator Rosen. The CHIEF JUSTICE. The question for the House managers from Senators Stabenow, Cortez Masto, and Rosen to both parties: In June 2019, Ellen Weintraub, then-chair of the Federal Election Commission, wrote in a statement that ``It is illegal for any person to solicit, accept, or receive anything of value from a foreign national in connection with a U.S. election. This is not a novel concept. Electoral intervention from foreign governments has been considered unacceptable since the beginnings of our nation.'' In a 2007 advisory opinion, the FEC found that campaign contributions from foreign nationals are prohibited in federal elections, even if ``the value of these materials may be nominal or difficult to ascertain.'' How valuable would a public announcement of an investigation into the Bidens be for President Trump's reelection campaign? Begin with the White House Counsel. Mr. Counsel PHILBIN. Mr. Chief Justice and Senators, thank you for the question.…”