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Politician
Sept. 25, 2018
Expressing the Sense of Congress That Child Safety is the First Priority of Custody and Visitation Adjudications
Rep. John Rutherford
Sept. 25, 2018
Tweet - "One side is handling these sensitive matters with dignity, with professionalism by the book. And we have another side that chose to sit on allegations and keep them secret until they were leaked to the press."
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Sept. 25, 2018
Tweet - "Senate Democrats ignored Dr. Ford's request for discretion and confidentiality and cheered on a public smear campaign based on uncorroborated allegations. I'm grateful to @ChuckGrassley for handling this with seriousness and responsibility and scheduling Thursday's hearing."
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Sept. 25, 2018
Tweet - "The American people know sexual misconduct is serious. They expect this matter to be treated seriously. That's what @ChuckGrassley has done and is doing. He has acted transparently in the pursuit of truth, and he has treated this matter with kindness and respect. @senjudiciary"
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Sept. 25, 2018
Small Business Innovation Protection Act of 2017
Rep. Nydia Velázquez
Sept. 25, 2018
Study of Underrepresented Classes Chasing Engineering and Science Success Act of 2018
Rep. Hank Johnson
Sept. 25, 2018
Tweet - "Every American should be concerned about what the debate around the allegations against Brett Kavanaugh says to young people across our country. We should stand with survivors -- not punish them when they decide to speak out. #BelieveSurvivors"
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Sept. 25, 2018
House Sends Music Modernization Act to President's Desk
Rep. Steve Scalise
Sept. 25, 2018
Cornyn: Treat Dr. Ford the Same As Our Daughters
Sen. John Cornyn
Sept. 24, 2018
Wicker Statement on Judge Kavanaugh
Sen. Roger Wicker
Sept. 24, 2018
MSNBC "All in with Chris Hayes" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Richard Blumenthal
Sen. Dick Blumenthal
Sept. 24, 2018
MSNBC "The Rachel Maddow Show" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Amy Klobuchar
Sen. Amy Klobuchar
Sept. 24, 2018
CNN "The Lead With Jake Tapper" - Transcript: Interview With Delaware Senator Chris Coons
Sen. Chris Coons
Sept. 24, 2018
Sen. Coons: "what's at Stake Here Is a Lifetime Appointment to The Supreme Court it's Not Unreasonable to Expect the FBI to Do Its Job Here."
Sen. Chris Coons
Sept. 24, 2018
Sen. Coons: "everyone - the Accusers, Judge Kavanaugh, and The American People - Would Benefit from A Professional, Impartial, Federal Investigation."
Sen. Chris Coons
Sept. 24, 2018
CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview With Connecticut Senator Richard Blumenthal
Sen. Dick Blumenthal
Sept. 24, 2018
CNN "Anderson Cooper 360 Degrees" - Transcript: Interview with Senator Kristen Gillibrand of New York
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Sept. 24, 2018
Cotton: End the Character Assassination, Time to Vote on Kavanaugh
Sen. Tom Cotton
Sept. 24, 2018
Tweet - "If Republicans jam this through, refuse to listen to women, & mistreat survivors--they will face a backlash the likes of which they have never seen before. The country is changing. Women & men are saying #MeToo. We're not going to stand for this again. #BelieveSurvivors"
Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 24, 2018
Tweet - "How Senate Republicans handle these allegations will be a test of how far we've come in 2018. We can and should do better than the Senate did in 1991. Let's get this right."
Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 24, 2018
Tweet - "This should not be a "he said, she said" situation, which is exactly why we have been pressing for an FBI investigation and additional witnesses. We can and must do better--for Dr. Ford and for all survivors. #BelieveSurvivors"
Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 24, 2018
Tweet - "We need your voices--loud and clear--now more than ever: #BelieveSurvivors This shouldn't be radical. This shouldn't be controversial. It should be common sense. Because when someone like Dr. Ford shares her experience--she should be believed."
Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 24, 2018
Tweet - "It's amazing to see so many women and men here in DC and across the country expressing solidarity with Dr. Ford and everyone sharing sexual assault experiences. #BelieveSurvivors"
Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 24, 2018
Tweet - "Democrats and their allies are trying to destroy a man's personal and professional life on the basis of unsubstantiated and uncorroborated allegations. This is a smear campaign, pure and simple aided and abetted by members of the United States Senate."
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Sept. 24, 2018
Tweet - "Here are the facts before us: This is an allegation of misconduct which all four supposed witnesses either flatly contradict or are unable to back up. It's not just one alleged witness disagreeing with the allegations -- it's literally every person who was supposedly there."
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Sept. 24, 2018
Tweet - "There is only one way to get to the bottom of these allegations against Judge Kavanaugh and prevent the nation from being thrown into further turmoil: an independent background check investigation by the FBI."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 24, 2018
Scalise Calls Out Democrats' Scotus Delay Tactics
Rep. Steve Scalise
Sept. 24, 2018
Tweet - "We believe in innocence until proven guilty. Democrats are letting politics get in the way of that established principle."
Rep. Steve Scalise
Sept. 24, 2018
Fox News "Your World" - Transcript: Daines Slams Dems' 'Desperation Tactics' Against Kavanaugh
Sen. Steve Daines
Sept. 24, 2018
Tweet - "Senator @ChuckGrassley has been more than fair. Meanwhile, Democrats have resorted to politically motivated delay and obstruction tactics. #JudgeKavanaugh"
Rep. Steve Scalise
Sept. 24, 2018
Nomination of Brett Kavanaugh
Sen. Mitch McConnell
Sept. 24, 2018
Nomination of Brett Kavanaugh
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 23, 2018
NBC "Meet the Press" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Patty Murray
Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 23, 2018
Letter to Debra Katz and Lisa Banks, Attorneys of Christine Blasey Ford - Evidence Request
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Sept. 23, 2018
Letter to Beth Wilkinson and Alexandra Walsh, Attorneys of Brett Kavanaugh - Evidence Request
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Sept. 23, 2018
CNN "State of the Union" - Transcript: Interview With Hawaii Senator Mazie Hirono
Sen. Mazie Hirono
Sept. 23, 2018
Tweet - "Sen. Murray: "The Anita Hill hearing was a disaster, but they did have an FBI investigation, they did have other witnesses--there were other ways to judge this. The Senate Republicans have taken this away." #MTP"
Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 23, 2018
Tweet - "How the Senate Republicans handle this in 2018, in the #MeToo movement--can we do better? And I fear we are failing that if we don't do it correctly." #MTP"
Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 23, 2018
Tweet - "If the Senate plows through this, if it's a hiccup, if they don't do this right, there will be a tremendous backlash again." #MTP"
Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 23, 2018
Tweet - "Witnessing the bullying of Dr. Ford reminds me so much of the mistreatment Anita Hill endured after bravely coming forward to share her story. I came into the US Senate because I didn't want to see another woman--or any survivor--treated that way again."
Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 23, 2018
Tweet - "I sense that again People saying he's got the votes, we're just going to deal with this "hiccup.' That kind of conversation is what leads many people--women and men--saying they don't get it, particularly now in the #MeToo movement." #MTP"
Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 23, 2018
Tweet - "The message that it's a hiccup, that we're going to plow right through this is exactly what we don't want to hear today." #MTP"
Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 23, 2018
Tweet - "After the bungled Anita Hill hearings in 1991, women everywhere--incl. me--were inspired to fight for change. If Republicans continue bullying Dr. Ford like we saw then, women across the US are going to rise up & Republicans are going to pay a huge price."
Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 22, 2018
Tweet - "This is extremely concerning. Republicans are scrambling to attack and undermine Dr. Ford to protect Judge Kavanaugh. It is wildly inappropriate and it needs to stop."
Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 22, 2018
Tweet - "Dr. Ford has made the brave decision to testify and share her experience of being sexually assaulted by Judge Kavanaugh. I hope Senate Republicans now agree to listen and treat her fairly and with respect. --PM"
Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 22, 2018
Tweet - "Now that Dr. Ford has formally agreed to come to Judiciary Committee hearing, all eyes are on Senate GOP to see how they treat a sexual assault survivor. The Senate failed test in '91, we must do better now. --PM"
Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 22, 2018
Tweet - "Dr. Blasey Ford has made the extremely brave decision to testify before the Senate this coming week. Now Senate Republicans must ensure this is a fair hearing with testimony from other witnesses -- especially Mark Judge -- and questions asked by Senators."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 21, 2018
Senators Secure Commitment From NARA, CIA, DOJ To Produce Kavanaugh Documents
Sen. Dick Blumenthal, ...
Sept. 21, 2018
Whitehouse Dismisses GOP "Counteroffer' to Blasey Ford
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
Sept. 21, 2018
Sen. Coons' Statement on Dr. Ford's Testimony
Sen. Chris Coons
Date
Title
Politician
Sept. 25, 2018
Expressing the Sense of Congress That Child Safety is the First Priority of Custody and Visitation Adjudications
Rep.John Rutherford
Sept. 25, 2018
Tweet - "One side is handling these sensitive matters with dignity, with professionalism by the book. And we have another side that chose to sit on allegations and keep them secret until they were leaked to the press."
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Sept. 25, 2018
Tweet - "Senate Democrats ignored Dr. Ford's request for discretion and confidentiality and cheered on a public smear campaign based on uncorroborated allegations. I'm grateful to @ChuckGrassley for handling this with seriousness and responsibility and scheduling Thursday's hearing."
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Sept. 25, 2018
Tweet - "The American people know sexual misconduct is serious. They expect this matter to be treated seriously. That's what @ChuckGrassley has done and is doing. He has acted transparently in the pursuit of truth, and he has treated this matter with kindness and respect. @senjudiciary"
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Sept. 25, 2018
Small Business Innovation Protection Act of 2017
Rep.Nydia Velázquez
Sept. 25, 2018
Study of Underrepresented Classes Chasing Engineering and Science Success Act of 2018
Rep.Hank Johnson
Sept. 25, 2018
Tweet - "Every American should be concerned about what the debate around the allegations against Brett Kavanaugh says to young people across our country. We should stand with survivors -- not punish them when they decide to speak out. #BelieveSurvivors"
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Sept. 25, 2018
House Sends Music Modernization Act to President's Desk
Rep.Steve Scalise
Sept. 25, 2018
Cornyn: Treat Dr. Ford the Same As Our Daughters
Sen.John Cornyn
Sept. 24, 2018
Wicker Statement on Judge Kavanaugh
Sen.Roger Wicker
Sept. 24, 2018
MSNBC "All in with Chris Hayes" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Richard Blumenthal
Sen.Dick Blumenthal
Sept. 24, 2018
MSNBC "The Rachel Maddow Show" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Amy Klobuchar
Sen.Amy Klobuchar
Sept. 24, 2018
CNN "The Lead With Jake Tapper" - Transcript: Interview With Delaware Senator Chris Coons
Sen.Chris Coons
Sept. 24, 2018
Sen. Coons: "what's at Stake Here Is a Lifetime Appointment to The Supreme Court it's Not Unreasonable to Expect the FBI to Do Its Job Here."
Sen.Chris Coons
Sept. 24, 2018
Sen. Coons: "everyone - the Accusers, Judge Kavanaugh, and The American People - Would Benefit from A Professional, Impartial, Federal Investigation."
Sen.Chris Coons
Sept. 24, 2018
CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview With Connecticut Senator Richard Blumenthal
Sen.Dick Blumenthal
Sept. 24, 2018
CNN "Anderson Cooper 360 Degrees" - Transcript: Interview with Senator Kristen Gillibrand of New York
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Sept. 24, 2018
Cotton: End the Character Assassination, Time to Vote on Kavanaugh
Sen.Tom Cotton
Sept. 24, 2018
Tweet - "If Republicans jam this through, refuse to listen to women, & mistreat survivors--they will face a backlash the likes of which they have never seen before. The country is changing. Women & men are saying #MeToo. We're not going to stand for this again. #BelieveSurvivors"
Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 24, 2018
Tweet - "How Senate Republicans handle these allegations will be a test of how far we've come in 2018. We can and should do better than the Senate did in 1991. Let's get this right."
Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 24, 2018
Tweet - "This should not be a "he said, she said" situation, which is exactly why we have been pressing for an FBI investigation and additional witnesses. We can and must do better--for Dr. Ford and for all survivors. #BelieveSurvivors"
Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 24, 2018
Tweet - "We need your voices--loud and clear--now more than ever: #BelieveSurvivors This shouldn't be radical. This shouldn't be controversial. It should be common sense. Because when someone like Dr. Ford shares her experience--she should be believed."
Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 24, 2018
Tweet - "It's amazing to see so many women and men here in DC and across the country expressing solidarity with Dr. Ford and everyone sharing sexual assault experiences. #BelieveSurvivors"
Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 24, 2018
Tweet - "Democrats and their allies are trying to destroy a man's personal and professional life on the basis of unsubstantiated and uncorroborated allegations. This is a smear campaign, pure and simple aided and abetted by members of the United States Senate."
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Sept. 24, 2018
Tweet - "Here are the facts before us: This is an allegation of misconduct which all four supposed witnesses either flatly contradict or are unable to back up. It's not just one alleged witness disagreeing with the allegations -- it's literally every person who was supposedly there."
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Sept. 24, 2018
Tweet - "There is only one way to get to the bottom of these allegations against Judge Kavanaugh and prevent the nation from being thrown into further turmoil: an independent background check investigation by the FBI."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 24, 2018
Scalise Calls Out Democrats' Scotus Delay Tactics
Rep.Steve Scalise
Sept. 24, 2018
Tweet - "We believe in innocence until proven guilty. Democrats are letting politics get in the way of that established principle."
Rep.Steve Scalise
Sept. 24, 2018
Fox News "Your World" - Transcript: Daines Slams Dems' 'Desperation Tactics' Against Kavanaugh
Sen.Steve Daines
Sept. 24, 2018
Tweet - "Senator @ChuckGrassley has been more than fair. Meanwhile, Democrats have resorted to politically motivated delay and obstruction tactics. #JudgeKavanaugh"
Rep.Steve Scalise
Sept. 24, 2018
Nomination of Brett Kavanaugh
Sen.Mitch McConnell
Sept. 24, 2018
Nomination of Brett Kavanaugh
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 23, 2018
NBC "Meet the Press" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Patty Murray
Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 23, 2018
Letter to Debra Katz and Lisa Banks, Attorneys of Christine Blasey Ford - Evidence Request
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Sept. 23, 2018
Letter to Beth Wilkinson and Alexandra Walsh, Attorneys of Brett Kavanaugh - Evidence Request
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Sept. 23, 2018
CNN "State of the Union" - Transcript: Interview With Hawaii Senator Mazie Hirono
Sen.Mazie Hirono
Sept. 23, 2018
Tweet - "Sen. Murray: "The Anita Hill hearing was a disaster, but they did have an FBI investigation, they did have other witnesses--there were other ways to judge this. The Senate Republicans have taken this away." #MTP"
Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 23, 2018
Tweet - "How the Senate Republicans handle this in 2018, in the #MeToo movement--can we do better? And I fear we are failing that if we don't do it correctly." #MTP"
Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 23, 2018
Tweet - "If the Senate plows through this, if it's a hiccup, if they don't do this right, there will be a tremendous backlash again." #MTP"
Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 23, 2018
Tweet - "Witnessing the bullying of Dr. Ford reminds me so much of the mistreatment Anita Hill endured after bravely coming forward to share her story. I came into the US Senate because I didn't want to see another woman--or any survivor--treated that way again."
Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 23, 2018
Tweet - "I sense that again People saying he's got the votes, we're just going to deal with this "hiccup.' That kind of conversation is what leads many people--women and men--saying they don't get it, particularly now in the #MeToo movement." #MTP"
Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 23, 2018
Tweet - "The message that it's a hiccup, that we're going to plow right through this is exactly what we don't want to hear today." #MTP"
Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 23, 2018
Tweet - "After the bungled Anita Hill hearings in 1991, women everywhere--incl. me--were inspired to fight for change. If Republicans continue bullying Dr. Ford like we saw then, women across the US are going to rise up & Republicans are going to pay a huge price."
Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 22, 2018
Tweet - "This is extremely concerning. Republicans are scrambling to attack and undermine Dr. Ford to protect Judge Kavanaugh. It is wildly inappropriate and it needs to stop."
Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 22, 2018
Tweet - "Dr. Ford has made the brave decision to testify and share her experience of being sexually assaulted by Judge Kavanaugh. I hope Senate Republicans now agree to listen and treat her fairly and with respect. --PM"
Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 22, 2018
Tweet - "Now that Dr. Ford has formally agreed to come to Judiciary Committee hearing, all eyes are on Senate GOP to see how they treat a sexual assault survivor. The Senate failed test in '91, we must do better now. --PM"
Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 22, 2018
Tweet - "Dr. Blasey Ford has made the extremely brave decision to testify before the Senate this coming week. Now Senate Republicans must ensure this is a fair hearing with testimony from other witnesses -- especially Mark Judge -- and questions asked by Senators."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 21, 2018
Senators Secure Commitment From NARA, CIA, DOJ To Produce Kavanaugh Documents
Sen.Dick Blumenthal, ...
Sept. 21, 2018
Whitehouse Dismisses GOP "Counteroffer' to Blasey Ford
Sen.Sheldon Whitehouse
Sept. 21, 2018
Sen. Coons' Statement on Dr. Ford's Testimony
Sen.Chris Coons
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