Political Quotes

“this week, the U.S. Senate will commence the final stage--the final stage--of confirming Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson as the 116th Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. It is a joyous and history-making moment for the Senate as 115 individuals have come before this Chamber for consideration to the highest Court in the land, but none--none--were like Judge Jackson. Like many before her, she is brilliant; she is esteemed and highly accomplished, but never--never before--has the Supreme Court had a Black woman bear the title of ``Justice,'' and she will pave the way for others to follow in her example. Not long from now, the Senate Judiciary Committee will conclude their markup of Judge Jackson's nomination by voting to report her out of committee. Chairman Durbin has adjusted the schedule to make sure all members are able to vote, but the process is moving forward. There is no question--no question--that Judge Jackson deserves a strong bipartisan vote in committee; but, sadly, despite the judge's qualifications, the Republicans on the committee have made clear that not one of them will vote to report her out of committee. If the Judiciary Committee does reach a deadlocked vote later today, I will move as soon as I can to have the Senate hold a discharge vote so that her nomination can be considered by the full Senate. It is obvious, in listening to Republicans, that their objections are entirely unserious.…”