Political Quotes

“First, Mr. President, let me thank my dear friend and colleague from New York, not only for her great remarks today and her amendment but for her passion, intelligence, and success in fighting for equality for women. I very much appreciate those efforts. Senator Booker's Testimony Before the Judiciary Committee Right now Senator Booker, my friend from New Jersey, is beginning his testimony before the Judiciary Committee. Senator Booker sought to testify before this panel, and it was unprecedented. My friend Senator Booker is a leading voice, not just in this caucus but in this body, on civil rights and so many other issues. He speaks with a passion and eloquence and intelligence on these topics and with a knowledge and depth from which we all benefit. I regret that a sitting U.S. Senator has to fight to earn the right to speak at the Judiciary hearing on Thursday, and I regret the manner in which he was treated--he and his colleagues from the House--being placed on the last panel today. Traditionally, Senators want to speak early on. That was the case, and I am glad he is testifying. He is speaking right now, and I would urge my colleagues and all of America to tune in and watch because what Senator Booker has to say will be very important for all of us to hear. I thank the Presiding Officer, and I yield the floor. I suggest the absence of a quorum. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll. The legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.”