Political Quotes

“I thank the always gracious, always thoughtful, always perspicacious, always persistent--and many other good adjectives--Senator from Pennsylvania for yielding. Now, Mr. President, there is only one way--only one way--to describe the Supreme Court's reported decision to overturn Roe v. Wade: an abomination. Such a decision, if it comes to pass, would be an utter abomination. Women across America would suffer irreparable harm to their rights, their health, and their dignity. It would go down as one of the worst and most damaging opinions that the Court has handed down in modern history, and the Court would suffer a mortal blow to its reputation that I fear will last forever. Yesterday, I pledged that Senate Democrats will act on legislation to codify Roe into law. It is vital that we act quickly because this is no longer an abstract exercise. This is as real as it gets, America--as real as it gets. Every single American is going to see where every single Senator stands on protecting a woman's right to choose. And rest assured, Americans will be watching. Now, we must be clear. This week's draft decision didn't come out of nowhere. It didn't materialize in a vacuum. Indeed, the blame for the end of Roe lies primarily right across the aisle here with Senate Republicans.…”