Melvin Watt: “I want to publicly applaud the Administration and you, Madam Secretary, for this change in policy.”

It is intolerable to me to think that a mere accusation of impropriety would somehow deny him the presumption of innocence.

Due process cannot be dispensed in 5-minute exchanges of questions and answers, or by politicians...

I believe that we must listen to the claims of women who come forth with allegations of harassment, abuse, or misconduct.

I would certainly emphasize that if anybody here has the notion that I believe that I am above the law, they should dissuade themselves of that notion.