Political Quotes

“I thank Chair Lofgren for the hard work that she and her cosponsor, Representative Cheney, have done on this bill. I rise today to safeguard a simple yet sacred pillar of our democracy: The candidate who wins the election takes office. Only the voters' votes count. It will not be overturned by our Vice President or any State officer or any threats of political violence, threats, intimidation, and lies. We cannot let violence undermine over 200 years of a peaceful transfer of power in this country. I rise today to safeguard the rights of every American to have their will reflected in those public servants lucky enough to serve them. We must not forget January 6. Our Republican colleagues fighting this bill seem to forget that January 6 was a violent day of action. We must pass this bill so that we do not have a repetition of that. Today, I will vote for the Presidential Election Reform Act to fulfill a hopeful future for our country. American democracy is the best answer to fulfilling our Constitution's promise of inclusion for everyone, regardless of race, ethnicity, creed, or economic circumstance. A truly inclusive democracy that helps everyone thrive is a constitutional promise we can and must make a reality.”