Political Quotes

“Mr. President, that sounded really good. Senator Grassley knows, of course, she was a good witness. Of course, she didn't take positions. Of course, she said she made no promises. Of course, Judge Barrett said she was openminded. Cut through it all. I am not a lawyer, and I don't serve on the Judiciary Committee. I don't think Senator Grassley is a lawyer, but I am not really sure. Maybe he is. I might be mistaken, and I apologize if he is. Yet we all know why she was nominated. President Trump said why she was nominated. President Trump has been very explicit in saying that he wants a judge who will overturn the Affordable Care Act and that he wants her there quickly because the Affordable Care Act hearings begin soon after the election. He wants a judge who will undermine women's rights to make their own decisions about their own healthcare. He is putting her on because he knows she will oppose workers' rights. He is putting her on because he knows she will oppose marriage equality. He also wants her on quickly because he said: I want her there when the election is contested after the election. So, of course, Senator McConnell always does the bidding. Senator McConnell comes out of his office. I assume he gets many of his marching orders from the President of the United States.…”