Political Quotes

“today we celebrate one of our democracy's core attributes: the peaceful transfer of power. It is remarkable. I am always amazed how voters, on a cold November evening in my State, come home from work--they would like to serve dinner to their kids or sit in their favorite chair and watch their favorite TV show, but in quiet dignity, they wait in line and wait their turn to cast their vote. Then everyone awaits the decision. And the next morning, we all abide by it. It is an amazing thing about this democracy. There are no riots and tanks in the streets. It is a great thing. And although I regret the outcome of the election obviously--deeply--I still am awed by how the wellspring of democracy continues to work for 225 years after the Founders put together the remarkable document, the Constitution. Now it falls to us--Senators from both parties--to promote and defend these principles, as we must every day: the rule of law, equal protection for all Americans under it, and freedom of speech, press, and religion. We must also endeavor to expand opportunity and increase prosperity while broadening the circle of Americans who share in it. The peaceful transfer of power occurred, and our work starts now. President Trump said in his inaugural address this afternoon: For too long, a small group in our Nation's capital has reaped the rewards of government while the people have borne the cost. Washington flourished--but the people did not share its wealth.…”