Political Quotes

“Madam President, last week when the Senate was in recess, Justice Stephen Breyer announced he will soon retire from the U.S. Supreme Court. I want to first thank Justice Breyer for his service-- more than four decades, including nearly three decades on the Supreme Court itself. Although I have disagreed with his rulings from time to time, I maintain deep respect for Justice Breyer's commitment to the rule of law and the integrity of our judicial system. Last year, when some of our Democratic colleagues renewed their threats to expand the Supreme Court and pack it with partisans, Justice Breyer, to his credit, spoke up. He echoed the comments of the late Ruth Bader Ginsburg and warned about the potentially dangerous consequences of Democrats' Court-packing threats. As I said, I have great respect for Justice Breyer's defense of the Court and the rule of law and protecting the Court as an institution, especially at a moment when sound, principled leadership was needed. Once again, I want to thank Justice Breyer for his service and wish him a well-deserved retirement. All eyes are now on the White House as we await news of President Biden's nominee to succeed Justice Breyer. Although this is the President's first opportunity to nominate a Supreme Court Justice, he is standing at a very familiar fork in the road, outlining two separate and distinct paths. One of those paths involves convention and virtuous leadership.…”