Political Quotes

“Mr. President, every day, Americans get up, go to work, and do their jobs. It is time that all of us in the Senate do ours. We have five outstanding nominees for the Federal Reserve. They are ready. They are ready to get to work fighting inflation. And that fight is all the more important now as Americans brace for possible impacts at the gas pump and throughout our economy from Putin's invasion of Ukraine. Vladimir Putin has made it clear he doesn't care whom he hurts in his maniacal quest for power. He has no problem attacking innocent Ukrainians defending their country and wanting to continue their freedoms and their democracy. He has no regard for hard-working families in the United States and Europe and across the world who can't afford higher energy prices. Our Senate colleagues of both parties, led in part by the Presiding Officer today, Senator Murphy, have so far shown a united front against Putin. We are united in the need for punishing sanctions against Putin and his cronies. But along with these sanctions, it is our job to do all we can to make sure Putin's invasion does not hurt hard-working Americans. Let's be clear. This body, this administration, this Fed will do all it can to combat inflation. When it comes to spikes in energy prices because of Putin's warmongering, our resolve is strong. Our commitment to democracy is certain. This is not the moment for political stunts.…”