"We see that Russia is obviously involved in trying to undermine democracy."
"This is bigger than politics. We all need to stand up together to say that justice is due and everyone deserves to be safe and, when injustices are committed, that there is accountability."
"It is once again a sign that justice failed in that moment, and it’s on his hands. He’s choosing to play politics, at the expense of representing the people of Kentucky. And it’s disgusting."
"This moment of accountability means so much. It’s reminded that, when we organize together, when we stand together, when we cry out for justice, when we work together, change is possible."
"We haven’t heard much from Rand Paul on pretty much anything that affects our lives. We’re dealing with the flood. We have experienced a tornado. We’re seeing the height of racial tension, this pandem..."
"I am ashamed for our leaders in the U.S. Senate. But that’s also why I’m doing my job now."
"Each and every one of you sitting before me and the ranking member right now are defining patriotism in the sense of your willingness to sacrifice in the name of service to country."
"I cannot tell you how excited I am. We have an extraordinary group of people who have dedicated their lives to public service."
"I am honored to be here today next to Senator Rounds, a ranking member who gives me great confidence and hope for our Senate to be able to actually function."
"I see humanity really never have faced the kind of crisis we could face over the coming 2 years."
"Russia has been insidiously strategic in how they have been working to disrupt global food supplies."