Political Quotes

“when the 119th Congress commences next year, one of the first great tasks of this body will be fulfilling our constitutional duty to provide advice and consent regarding the President-elect's nominees. The advice and consent authority is a cornerstone of the Senate's constitutional mandate, a power central to preserving America's system of checks and balances. The Founding Fathers knew firsthand the great danger of allowing unchecked Executives to appoint individuals to positions of power without any guardrails. In fact, this was one of their greatest grievances against the British Crown. Very soon, the Senate will be called upon to exercise its advice and consent authority once again as a new administration enters office next year. The Senate's advice and consent power will be especially important next year given that the President-elect has at times made statements about potentially working around the Senate to appoint his nominees. Hopefully, this doesn't become an issue. But, nevertheless, it will be the responsibility of the incoming Republican majority to protect the Senate against any attempt to erode its authority. So, today, I sent a letter to incoming Republican Leader Thune, urging him to uphold the Senate's constitutional duty to provide advice and consent on the President's nominations.…”