Political Quotes

“I know there are other Members who are interested in speaking. Let me just say, Senator Blumenthal's role as a prosecutor has informed him; therefore, the legislation is better for it. We just heard what Senator Blumenthal said. He understands this bill inside and out and the fact that there are well-meaning amendments that are being offered that would derail this legislation, which is something we want to avoid. We want to get this to the President's desk for his signature and begin to save people. I notice my other colleague, Senator McCaskill, whom I mentioned earlier a couple of times, is on the floor. She was the ranking Democrat on the subcommittee that investigated this issue of looking at the websites and that came up with not just how it was happening and why it was happening but a legislative response. I yield a few minutes to Senator McCaskill. Mrs. McCASKILL. Mr. President, I thank Senator Portman, Senator Blumenthal, Senator Whitehouse, and my other colleagues for allowing me to jump in here for a couple of minutes. This body--this entire body--is really responsible for where we are right now because it was during the investigation package that we realized that section 230 was being used as a shield for the bad guys. All of the attorneys general around the country and various law enforcement agencies and individuals who were trying to sue backpage were met every time with a 230 defense.…”