Political Quotes

“Mr. President, I wish my colleagues were here to share in this dialogue because there is such an absence of other Members sharing with each other their perspectives. We have a world that is enhanced by a media world that lives in a different universe that accentuates the differences between the parties. I think we are on a course that does deepen the differences across America. I hope there is some way we can find in this Senate to be able to communicate across that growing chasm in a more effective manner. I have heard many of my colleagues speak to the issue of fairness on this floor. I offer just a brief, couple of sentences of points for you to consider as to why not all of America shares the perspective that this has been fair. When Dr. Ford was invited to come to speak to the committee, she said that she would like to come, but she wanted some time, and she would like to have corroborating individuals be able to appear before the committee. That was denied by the committee, and that bothered many people in this Chamber a great deal. Even in 1991, Anita Hill was given that opportunity. What is also very bothersome to individuals is that Dr.…”