Political Quotes

“To the gentleman from New York, as you indicated, this frivolous lawsuit really should not be entirely surprising, and we should not underestimate the lengths that the House Republicans are willing to take against this President. This week, it is a vote to sue. After the recess that we shouldn't be taking, maybe it is impeachment proceedings, so this is a very serious issue and one that I wish every Member of this body will take seriously because what the Speaker and the House Republicans are asking us to do is a direct affront to our constituents who elected us to do a job. Republicans can disagree with the President. That is not shocking, nor is it inappropriate. There are plenty of differences that divide many of us here in Washington--many of them, needlessly so--but Republican opposition during this Presidency has hit historic levels. Many of my colleagues this evening have talked about the obstruction that has occurred from the very day this President was being sworn in by those in the majority in this body who have attempted to block him. I believe in an America that still can do good things and big things. I believe in an America that honors its institutions and respects them.…”