Political Quotes

“the late Associate Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr., used to say: There is a point of contact in every case. He defined that point of contact as the place where the boy got his finger caught in the machinery. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin got his finger caught in the machinery. Hence, defining the point of contact in this case, in this dispute, when he decided to circumvent the plain intent and effect of 10 U.S.C. 1093, plainly prohibiting the use of DOD funds to perform abortions. He did that with clear intent to avoid the impact of the law while purporting to comply with it. He did so shamefully. I appreciate my colleagues Senator Ernst and Senator Sullivan for their service to our country. Their service, along with that of Senators Graham and Young, who were with us earlier tonight, is admirable, as is their service in the U.S. Senate. The service to our country exhibited by Senator Tuberville is no less to be commended, no less to be admired. I, frankly, resent the suggestion, to the extent anyone is making it, that he is any less qualified to make these arguments simply because of the fact that he hasn't worn that uniform. He has every bit the right to do that. I do appreciate the comments made by my colleague Senator Ernst moments ago to the effect that this is, in fact, President Biden's fault; this is, in fact, Secretary Lloyd Austin's fault; that this is, in fact, Senator Chuck Schumer's fault. I appreciate that.…”