Political Quotes

“So in the middle of this pandemic, the likes of which we haven't seen in more than 100 years, what we see here in the Senate is that Majority Leader McConnell has prioritized moving a nominee who would enable the Court to strip away critical health protections that keep Americans safe. Instead of providing more resources for the businesses, the hospitals, the healthcare providers, and the people who have lost their jobs--instead of providing more resources for them, the majority is hoping to confirm a nominee who would strike down healthcare coverage for people, including those with preexisting conditions. My colleague from Connecticut, Senator Murphy, was very eloquent in talking about what the impact of striking down the Affordable Care Act will be. But the fundamental concern is that, instead of working together here to help Americans who are struggling with this pandemic, what the majority has chosen to do, what the Republicans in this Chamber have chosen to do, is to ram through a nominee who threatens to erode these fundamental rights while in the Court. Right now, Granite Staters and all Americans need the Senate to work for them, not for a partisan agenda to radicalize the Supreme Court. I urge my colleagues on the other side of the aisle to set aside this effort and to work together for the American people to get people the help they so desperately need. Thank you. I yield the floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Nevada Presidential Debate”