Political Quotes

“If I were to stand here today and read an agenda on attacks on immigrants, Muslims, women, and families living in poverty and even the judicial system, you might think it was the campaign platform for the Republican candidate for President. But every one of those hasn't just come from ``Con Man Don.'' They have been embraced, affirmed, and in many cases even inspired by this Republican Congress. So you could be forgiven for being confused because the truth is they are all one and the same. We are used to this hateful rhetoric coming from the other side of the aisle. Sometimes it is masked in legislation; sometimes not so much. But when the leader of their party, their standard-bearer, ``Con Man Don'' makes racist and discriminatory remarks as easily as if he were reciting the alphabet, it begs the question: ``What do Republicans stand for?'' You only have to look at all they have in common with ``Con Man Don,'' a candidate they have even admitted has made racist statements. It is clear they stand with ``Con Man Don,'' but it is also clear who they don't stand with and, that is, the American people. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair would remind Members to refrain from engaging in personalities toward presumptive nominees for the Office of President. ____________________”