Political Quotes

“Madam President, reserving the right to object, IEEPA is a powerful tool that provides the President with a range of authorities to protect our national security. With all the challenges facing our Nation, now is not the time to be limiting Presidential power, and that is exactly what Senator Shaheen's bill would do. Instead, we must use every tool available to combat these threats, and we are already seeing results. As an example, Colombia accepted migrant return flights. We have seen Mexico and Canada take initial credible steps to combat fentanyl and illegal immigration. Now is not the time to tie the hands of President Trump. Thank you, and I look forward to working with my colleagues in the Senate through regular order to ensure that we take every step to protect our national security. Therefore, I object. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection is heard.”