Political Quotes

“I want to thank the Senator from Illinois for his history lesson on the confirmation process over the last 8 years, at least in the Senate. I want to speak today on behalf of the thousands of Montanans who have asked me to oppose the nomination of Mr. Sessions as the Attorney General of the United States. As this country's top law enforcement official, the Attorney General must stand up and fight for all Americans. The Attorney General must provide a voice for the folks who often are not able to speak for themselves. The Attorney General must enforce the law as it is written, not how the President wishes it was written. I believe Mr. Sessions has proven time and time again that he does not fulfill these qualifications, and therefore I will oppose his nomination for Attorney General. Mr. Sessions opposed the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act. This landmark legislation protects women from domestic violence and sexual assault and brings perpetrators to justice. In my State of Montana, this law helped provide over $10 million every year to support women and children. Those are critical resources that make a real difference in the lives of women, children, and their families, and they keep our communities safe.…”