Political Quotes

“Mr. President, today I voted against the confirmation of General John Kelly to be Secretary of Homeland Security. I have deep concerns about the homeland security policies that President Trump advocated during the campaign, and I worry that as Secretary of Homeland Security, General Kelly will feel it necessary to work to advance those reckless policies. For instance, General Kelly was unable to promise the Senate that the administration will refrain from deporting our nation's DREAMers, and I am troubled by his stated plans to reverse the Deferred Action for Child Arrivals, DACA, program. Furthermore, General Kelly did not provide sufficient assurance that he fully opposes the President's wasteful and misguided plan for a border wall. However, now that he has been confirmed, it is my hope that Secretary Kelly will be the voice of reason in the deliberations to shape the Trump administration's homeland security policy and that many of the reckless ideas candidate Trump espoused during the election will never become reality. While I voted against General Kelly, I recognize and appreciate his long and distinguished career in the marines. I believe this experience, particularly his final assignment as head of the U.S. Southern Command, will serve him well. In addition, I am encouraged by several statements General Kelly made during his confirmation hearing-- statements that are at odds with the dangerous comments President Trump made during the campaign.…”