On the recordMarch 11, 2014
I wish to take a minute to commend Senator Dianne Feinstein. There is not a more dignified, competent Senator in this body than Dianne Feinstein. She works tireless hours leading the Intelligence Committee. It is a very difficult job, always away from the press, one that is very important to our country. Her statement outlined I believe one of most important principles we must maintain; that is, separation of powers. The Founding Fathers were visionary in creating this great government of ours, three separate but equal branches of government: executive, judicial, and legislative. Her statement today pronounced, in a very firm fashion, that must continue, that separation of powers. The work the committee has done over the last many years dealing with what went on in the prior administration is imperative. I do not know much of the details as to what they are working on, but I know what they have been working on generally. I admire what she has done and the committee has done, and especially her statement today was one of courage and conviction. We know, those of us who have worked with her over the years, that no one has more courage and conviction than Dianne Feinstein.
