Political Quotes

“Mr. President, it would establish a dangerous precedent and legitimize mob rule, including the presumption of guilt, in violation of everything our Constitution and fundamental notions of fairness that we stand for. Some say we are a nation divided, but I am not so pessimistic as some. I actually hope we can all learn, we must learn, I believe, from this cruel, reckless, and indecent episode, but a ``no'' vote will not unite us; it will help reward despicable tactics and set a new ugly precedent. It will only encourage the spurning of tradition and agreed- upon rules, norms, and process. We should not ignore, we cannot acquiesce in or condone what has happened here. We should send a message loud and clear that the U.S. Senate will not be intimidated. I will cast my vote in favor of Judge Kavanaugh's confirmation to the Supreme Court of the United States. (Disturbance in the Visitors' Galleries.) The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator will suspend. (Disturbance in the Visitors' Galleries.) The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sergeant At Arms will restore order to the Galleries. The Sergeant at Arms will restore order to the Galleries. As a reminder to our guests in the Galleries, expressions of approval or disapproval are not permitted in the Senate Galleries. The assistant Democratic leader.”