Political Quotes

“I begin by expressing my thanks to Senator Dodd and Senator McConnell. Both of them worked tirelessly with me and Senator Cantwell and others. This legislation we will vote on will now protect an innovation, a pioneering step forward that I think is going to make a huge difference for the American people; that is, voting by mail. What we saw earlier, as the debate went forward, was various proposals that would have put new hurdles, new obstacles in front of this legislation that has empowered thousands and thousands of Americans. I am very proud that my State has led the way in this innovative approach, but I think it is the wave of the future. There is a reason why millions of older people and disabled people and others enjoy and prefer voting by mail. They like the convenience, and they understand that it meets the test that Senator Bond and others have talked about, which would be a winning combination for the American people. Let's make it easier to vote but not easier to cheat. Voting by mail has proven it is up to that challenge. We have shown in our State that we will come down with a every aggressive effort against those who try to abuse the system, try to exploit it. We have not seen any significant problem with it. It is a bipartisan effort. Senator Smith has joined with me in it. Senator Cantwell has made the case for the State of Washington.”