Political Quotes

“I want to start by thanking my friend from Oklahoma for his leadership on the NDAA. I think that record of 59 years of getting the bill passed is one I am envious of. I wanted, personally, to thank him for his willingness to put into the original managers' package the intel authorization bill, which I know sometimes has controversy to it, and I am grateful for the chance for it to ride along on the NDAA. I thank him for his leadership on this issue. Election Security Mr. President, I am here today because I fear the Senate is about to fail once again to protect our elections from foreign interference. For the last 3 years, I worked as vice chairman of the Intel Committee to investigate Russia's attack on our democracy in 2016. I am proud of the fact that, with all the controversy about this subject matter, we are the only bipartisan investigation of Russian election interference to make it to the finish line. The fifth volume of our report is at the ODNI right now for declassification. Any member of the public can read the first four volumes of declassified conclusions, and any Member of this body can read additional classified materials. Our report offers a stark warning of Russia's intent to interfere in future U.S. elections and a clear roadmap for how to defend our democracy from Russia or any other adversaries copying their playbook.…”