Political Quotes

“I rise today to oppose the nomination of Senator Sessions for Attorney General. I would like to preface my remarks with just a statement and recognition of the outpouring I have received from my State, from constituents. I have letters. I have postcards sent, some with the Statue of Liberty. I have letters from constituents from every corner of my State, passionately writing about their views on President Trump's nominations, particularly Senator Sessions. I would like to read one letter because I think it really summarizes the views of so many New Yorkers. This constituent writes: As your constituent and as a Reform Jew, I strongly urge you to oppose the nomination of Jeff Sessions as Attorney General. As the top law enforcement official in the country, the Attorney General has substantial power over the administration of key legislation that advances the fundamental rights of all people, regardless of race, class, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. Senator Sessions' firmly established record of opposition to protection of and advancements in voting rights, LGBTQ equality, women's rights, immigration reform and religious freedom suggests that he would not fulfill the Department of Justice's mandate to provide equal protection under the law for all people. The letter goes on to talk about his votes particularly against the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr.…”