Political Quotes

“the Inauguration of a new President and the start of a new administration always brings a flurry of activity to our Nation's government, but rarely-- rarely--has so much piled up for the Senate as during this particular transition. Over the next several weeks, the Senate must accomplish three essential items: a second impeachment trial of Donald Trump; the confirmation of President Biden's Cabinet and other key officials; and legislation to provide much needed--almost desperately needed--COVID relief. Again, there are three essential items of business. No. 1, as mandated by law and Constitution, once the House of Representatives delivers Articles of Impeachment to the Senate, we will conduct and complete a trial of Donald Trump for inciting an insurrection against these United States. No. 2, the Senate will confirm key members of soon-to-be President Biden's Cabinet. Those Cabinet officials in charge of national security must be confirmed quickly, as well as those in charge of responding to the current health and economic crisis. No. 3, the Senate will take up legislation to provide the country additional relief from the pandemic. On impeachment, the Senate has solemn responsibility to try and hold Donald Trump accountable for the most serious charge ever levied against a President: the incitement of an insurrection against the United States of America. The events on January 6, make no mistake about it, were not a spontaneous demonstration.…”