Political Quotes

“Mr. Chairman, I thank the gentlewoman for yielding. I would also like to thank her, Chairman Thompson, Congressman Sarbanes, and the many Democratic Members who helped craft this important legislation. H.R. 1, Mr. Chairman, among many things, will make our elections more ethical and will make them more secure. As a former Rhode Island secretary of state and member of the Congressional Task Force on Election Security, I absolutely believe that we must actively address our elections systems' vulnerabilities, or our enemies certainly will. H.R. 1 provides States with funding, guidance, and threat intelligence to secure election systems by purchasing voting machines that provide auditable paper ballots, securing voter registration databases, and training election officials. Now, these suggestions came from the task force, and they reflect guidance we heard from leaders like Rhode Island Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea, who is implementing one of the Nation's first risk- limiting audits. They also reflect the wisdom of the cybersecurity researchers who have so much to offer in identifying vulnerabilities and helping us to close them. Mr. Chairman, with the 2020 elections around the corner, I am proud to support this legislation, because we must act now to protect our democracy. Mr. Chair, I would like to thank Ms. Lofgren, Chairman Thompson, Congressman Sarbanes, and the many House Democratic members who helped craft this vital legislation.…”