Political Quotes

“Mr. President, I rise today to join my colleagues in opposing the nomination of Senator Jeff Sessions to be Attorney General of the United States. Now more than ever, it is critical to have an Attorney General who is an independent defender of our Constitution, who puts the rule of law before all else, and who is committed to ensuring that all Americans have equal access to justice. Unfortunately, I do not believe that Senator Sessions is fully committed to enacting those principles, and every American should be concerned that he will not independently stand up to President Trump. Senator Sessions was one of Trump's earliest supporters and has been a key source of influence for the President's actions. White House Strategist Stephen Bannon recently wrote to the Washington Post: ``Throughout the campaign, Sessions has been the fiercest, most dedicated, and most loyal promoter in Congress of Trump's agenda, and has played a critical role as the clearinghouse for policy and philosophy to undergird the implementation of that agenda.'' In the wake of President Trump's first few weeks in office, in which he signed dozens of Executive orders--including the un-American backdoor Muslim ban--it was reported that Senator Sessions played a role in influencing the President's policy and strategy. My office has heard from thousands in New Hampshire who have had serious legitimate concerns about the President's actions in his first few weeks.…”