Political Quotes

“on behalf of Senator Scott of South Carolina and myself, I would like to submit a question to the desk. The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Senator from Tennessee submits a question. The question is for counsel for the former President from Senators Hagerty and Scott of South Carolina. The clerk will read the question. The legislative clerk read as follows: Given that more than 200 people have been charged for their conduct at the Capitol on January 6, that our justice system is working to hold the appropriate persons accountable, and that President Trump is no longer in office, isn't this simply a political show trial that is designed to discredit President Trump and his policies and shame the 74 million Americans who voted for him? Mr. Counsel CASTOR. Mr. President. The PRESIDENT pro tempore. Counsel is recognized. Mr. Counsel CASTOR. Thank you, Senators, for that question. That is precisely what the 45th President believes this gathering is about. We believe in law and order and trust that the Federal authorities that are conducting investigations and prosecutions against the criminals that invaded this building will continue their work and be as aggressive and thorough as we know them to always be and that they will continue to identify those that entered the inner sanctum of our government and desecrated it.…”