Political Quotes

“Madam President, on another matter, last week former Special Counsel Mueller testified that Russian interference in our democracy ``wasn't a single attempt. They're doing it as we sit here and they expect to do it in the next campaign.'' The Russians, he said, interfered in the last election and are trying to interfere again. Mueller said: ``Much more needs to be done in order to protect against these intrusions, not just by the Russians but by others as well.'' It was not just Mueller who said these things or agreed with these ideas and sentiments. FBI Director Wray, appointed by President Trump, has shared similar sentiments. Departing DNI Director Coats--lifelong Republican, former member of this body, well respected by all, and appointed by President Trump--has repeatedly warned about the threat posed by Russia. The Senate Intelligence Committee, chaired by a Republican, Senator Burr, did the same. It is with these facts as the backdrop--the testimony of prominent Republicans, allies of President Trump and friends and allies of our colleagues here--that Democrats have been pushing for election security--so far, to little avail. Leader McConnell and the Republican majority have not allowed a single election security bill to reach the floor of the Senate. We haven't had a single bill open for amendment all year. So, last week, understandably frustrated at the lack of progress, Democrats asked unanimous consent to pass House legislation to safeguard our elections.…”