Political Quotes

“Mr. Chairman, serving the country or serving Hunter Biden? Because we know through the work of Senators Johnson and Grassley, that Hunter Biden kept his Burisma colleagues apprised of meetings and emails he held with Mr. Blinken. Mr. Blinken had previously said to Senate staffers that he wasn't aware of any communications with Hunter Biden, aside from one in-person meeting, which is a materially false statement and should subject him to criminal penalties under 18 U.S.C. 1001. Of course, the U.S. Congress never holds anyone accountable for misleading Congress. Why tell the truth? Mr. Chairman, Blinken has lied to Congress. He worked to prevent critical information, including the July 2021 dissent cable from being reviewed by this Chamber until confronted by the gentleman from Texas. He clearly has a closer relationship with Hunter Biden than he led on, and, further, engaged in questionable activities prior to serving as Secretary of State, very little of which has been investigated or vetted. These questions deserve to be asked. Mr. Chair, I urge adoption of this amendment and defunding of Mr. Blinken. I reserve the balance of my time.”