Political Quotes

“the Senate returns this week with a full plate. Today, we will continue to work on two important nominations to the Justice Department: Lisa Monaco and Vanita Gupta. Both should be confirmed by the end of this week. The Senate will also vote to confirm SEC Commissioner Gary Gensler to a full term. At the same time, the Senate will continue to work on the anti-Asian hate crimes bill. Last week, the Senate voted to proceed with the legislation by an overwhelming bipartisan vote of 92 to 6. The process will continue to be bipartisan. Senator Collins has worked with Senator Hirono--you, Madam President--on a few modifications, which we have welcomed. Senators Moran and Blumenthal have worked with Senator Scott of Florida to incorporate his feedback into their legislation called the NO HATE Act, which would improve and strengthen the bill. Senator Warnock has worked with Senators Hirono and Collins to include language acknowledging the recent tragic shootings near Atlanta. All of these ideas will be incorporated into a broader final substitute amendment. I will ensure the Senate votes on the substitute amendment in the coming days. All told, the Senate is on track to finish this bill later this week. We are seeing that when the Senate is given the opportunity to work, the Senate can work. Members from both sides of the aisle have worked together over the past week to consider, perfect, and--soon--enact legislation responding to a pressing issue.…”