“It is an egregious scheme to profit off the presidency and enrich Wall Street while doing nothing to help Americans.”
“We expect rain to bring some much-needed relief to New Yorkers experiencing poor air quality over the weekend.”
““It always seems impossible until it’s done.””
“We ought to condemn any hatred. We ought to condemn any white supremacy. We -- I mean, we've got to figure out how to come together.”
““I am not a saint, unless you think of a saint as a sinner who keeps on trying.””

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On the recordJune 14, 2023
If the Supreme Court isn't going to do anything to restore the public's trust, then it's up to us in Congress.
Said by
Sheldon Whitehouse
Democratic · Rhode Island
Source
congress.gov

Editor's note · Context

Stating Congress's responsibility to address Supreme Court ethics if the Court fails to act.

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