Political Quotes

“I want to compliment my friend, the Senator from Ohio, for his comments. I know my friend, the Senator from Washington, is going to make comments after this, so I will try to make mine as brief as possible. I apologize. I joined the majority of Senators who are a little bit raspy today after our late night last night. I rise in opposition to the nomination of Steven Mnuchin to serve as our Nation's next Secretary of the Treasury. As the President's principal economic adviser, the Treasury Secretary holds a special significance in our system of government. The Treasury Department must ensure America's debts are paid, secure our role as a global economic power, and develop policies that help build an economy that works for all Americans. Based on Mr. Mnuchin's record, my meeting with him, along with his answers during the Senate Finance hearing and followup questions, I am unable to support his nomination to serve as Treasury Secretary. I want to take time today to discuss some specific policy issues that Mr. Mnuchin and I disagree with and some of the areas where I hope that if he is confirmed, we might be able to find common ground. On financial reform and protecting the economy from too big to fail, Mr. Mnuchin's comments, coupled with comments and announcements from others in the administration, are deeply concerning. Mr.…”