Political Quotes

“I am speaking in favor of the amendment we have that would prohibit the use of funds at businesses owned by President Trump. Mr. Raskin joins me in these amendments. President Trump's refusal to divest himself of his many businesses raises serious questions about compliance with the domestic Emoluments Clause, which protects against Presidential corruption. By prohibiting the use of Federal funds at businesses owned, in whole or in part, by President Trump, we will be sending a strong message to the American people that we will not allow this or any other President to use his high office for personal enrichment. The fact is, when we stay at his hotels and his properties, he makes money. Nobody is supposed to make money from the Presidency, directly or indirectly, and they are supposed to report these possibilities to the Congress, so we have knowledge. That has not been done. We need notice, we need knowledge, and we need prohibition. I urge passage of this amendment to protect the American taxpayer.”