Political Quotes

“He has support across the political spectrum--or at least he did until he was nominated by this President. I serve on the banking committee with Chairman Shelby. I sit next to him as the ranking member. I like Senator Shelby. I work with Mr. Shelby day-by-day on many things. He has described Mr. Szubin as ``eminently qualified.'' He has served with distinction in senior national security roles--I will say it again--for 15 years under Presidents of both parties. He is well regarded around the world for his intellect, courage, and expertise. He deserves the strong backing of the Senate. Republicans in Congress need to stop holding our national security apparatus hostage to political demands. They should allow--we should allow Adam Szubin and other national security nominees to be approved as soon as possible. Again, strip the partisanship away. Do what is right: Confirm Adam Szubin; confirm these other national security people. They aren't controversial. The only thing controversial about these nominations is that Barack Obama made them. Well, the last time I checked, he was elected President of the United States twice, including my No. 1 swing State in the country--the hardest one to win, the one that both parties fight for in every election. He carried my State twice. He carried my State by over 100,000 votes. He is the President of the United States. He appointed Adam Szubin, who is eminently qualified, who has had support from both parties.…”