Political Quotes

“the 2020 primary elections are already underway, and the national election is only 9 months away. We know that foreign entities--Putin, China, perhaps others--are already scheming to undermine the public confidence in our elections. The threats to our next elections are real and growing nearer each day. Last week the Senate concluded an impeachment trial of the President, who was accused of abusing the powers of his office to solicit the help of a foreign power in his reelection--solicit the help. It didn't just happen. He was soliciting it. My Republican Senate friends refused to hold the President accountable for his misconduct--refused to even hold a fair trial. Now, what do we think the President will conclude after the Senate Republican majority let him off the hook for trying to cheat in our elections? He will conclude that he can try to do it again. Anyone who knows him knows that is what he will do. Because Senate Republicans chose to look the other way, the need for election security legislation is greater now than ever before. We cannot trust this President to stand up for the integrity of our elections. So Congress must stand up in his stead. In a few moments, my colleagues Senator Warner, Senator Wyden, and Senator Blumenthal will ask for unanimous consent to pass crucial election security legislation. They will talk about what their legislation will do. But know this: Protecting our elections should not be partisan. It should not be controversial.…”