"to test out conspiracy theories, prop up those stories that the far right wishes to push into the American psyche."
"the purpose of this Committee will no longer be necessary."
"to lay the groundwork for a dictatorial government led by Donald Trump."
"In 46 days, Americans will go to the polls for one of the most consequential elections of our lifetimes."
"By my Republican counterparts causing people to bully social media companies, they want to allow any and all foreign adversaries to dump lies and misinformation on social media."
"We have a President who I don't think it's a joke when he says things."
"I would ask that the statements regarding the conflict of interest related to Mr. Goldman be stricken down from the record."
"The truth remains that the facts in the case don't help Donald Trump."
"This is about them intimidating social media companies to stop engaging in reviewing and moderating content before the 2024 election."
"At the end of the day, the purpose of this hearing is to minimize what happened on January 6th and the lawful prosecution of individuals who were engaged in that practice."
"Trump has said that he plans to make all Federal career employees, 50,000 firable at will by the President"