Political Quotes

“it has been 3 weeks since a mob of domestic terrorists stormed the U.S. Capitol in an effort to thwart our democratic system of government. In the weeks since, the underlying threat of violence to our government remains of great concern. One of the most important responsibilities of the new administration--of any administration--is to protect our country and its citizens. The Senate must continue the process of confirming President Biden's Cabinet by installing Alejandro Mayorkas to serve as Secretary of Homeland Security. In truth, we should have been able to confirm Mr. Mayorkas days ago. He is supremely well qualified for the job. He is the son of immigrants whose family escaped from the Holocaust, a prosecutor, a veteran of 7 years who led the Agency's response on Ebola, cyber security, border security, counterterrorism, and domestic terrorism. Just 4 years ago, President Trump had his Secretary of Homeland Security installed on Inauguration Day. As four previous Secretaries of Homeland Security under Presidents of both parties wrote recently: After the attacks on the Capitol on January 6, it is more urgent than ever to have in place an experienced, capable, and Senate-confirmed leader. That person is Mayorkas. That was four previous Homeland Secretaries from both parties. Unfortunately, because of the objections of one Member, the Senate has not been allowed to vote on this nomination yet.…”