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Sept. 21, 2018 Judiciary Committee Continues Effort to Accommodate Testimony from Dr. Ford Next Week Sen. Chuck Grassley
Sept. 21, 2018 Letter to Chuck Grassley, Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee - Judiciary Committee Democrats to Grassley: Learn from Past Mistakes Sen. Cory Booker, ...
Sept. 21, 2018 Tweet - "Senate Republicans should be ashamed of bullying a sexual assault survivor for their own political gains or any other reason. Dr. Ford has said she wants to testify and Senate Republicans should work with her to accommodate her reasonable requests. --PM" Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 21, 2018 Tweet - "Democrats have perpetuated false, unfair and unfounded attacks on Judge Kavanaugh." Sen. Mitch McConnell
Sept. 21, 2018 Tweet - "Senate Republicans have tried to rig the process against Dr. Blasey Ford -- no neutral investigation, no other witnesses - and now they seem happy that she won't commit to a partisan ambush. They think this makes it easier for them to vote for Judge Kavanaugh. That's insulting." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 21, 2018 Tweet - "When the President of the United States is already attacking Dr. Ford before she has even testified, I am very concerned that Senate is headed for an even worse and less fair process than Anita Hill hearings. -PM" Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 21, 2018 Tweet - "These vile threats against Judge Kavanaugh"s family are unacceptable. No one should be threatened, and we cannot accept violent threats as normal parts of our political discourse. This has to stop." Rep. Steve Scalise
Sept. 21, 2018 Tweet - "Dr. Ford says she can testify Thursday, but Republicans can't wait that long. What is 1 extra day for serious allegations and a lifetime appointment? They clearly don't want a hearing, like they don't want an FBI investigation." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 21, 2018 Tweet - "Some of the loudest voices dismissing credible sexual assault allegations against Judge Kavanaugh are opposed to giving a second chance to young, nonviolent drug offenders who have rehabilitated themselves and taken responsibility for their actions. The hypocrisy is breathtaking." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 21, 2018 Tweet - "More gamesmanship: after sitting on Dr. Ford's letter of July 30th, it was leaked after Kavanaugh hearing had concluded. Senator Feinstein, the ranking D, still refuses to release to the Judiciary Committee the original, unredacted letter so it contents may be investigated." Sen. John Cornyn
Sept. 21, 2018 Tweet - "Chairman Grassley has done a masterful job, demonstrating firmness and fairness to all concerned, amidst attempts to hijack the nomination process by mob rule: Grassley in firing line on Kavanaugh assault allegation https://politi.co/2xqucvP via @politico" Sen. John Cornyn
Sept. 20, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Christopher Wray, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation - Investigate Alleged Crimes Against Dr. Christine Blasey Ford Sen. Mazie Hirono, ...
Sept. 20, 2018 MSNBC "All in with Chris Hayes" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Richard Blumenthal and Maggie Hassan Sen. Maggie Hassan, ...
Sept. 20, 2018 Sen. Coons: "it Is My Hope that We Will Demonstrate that We Have Learned Some Things in The Last Few Decades Since the Confirmation of Justice Thomas." Sen. Chris Coons
Sept. 20, 2018 Letter to President Donald Trump - Udall and Other Senators Who Served as Prosecutors and Attorneys General Urge the President to Direct the FBI to Reopen Its Background Investigation Into Judge Brett Kavanaugh Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, ...
Sept. 20, 2018 Tax Fairness in South Dakota Sen. Mike Rounds
Sept. 20, 2018 Tweet - "More gamesmanship: after sitting on Dr. Ford's letter of July 30th, it was leaked after Kavanaugh hearing had concluded. Senator Feinstein, the ranking D, still refuses to release to the Judiciary Committee the original, unredacted letter so it contents may be investigated." Sen. John Cornyn
Sept. 20, 2018 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview with Senator Jeanne Shaheen Sen. Cynthia Shaheen
Sept. 20, 2018 CNN "The Lead With Jake Tapper" - Transcript: Interview with Democratic Senator Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
Sept. 20, 2018 Tweet - "At a time when Dr. Blasey Ford is experiencing death threats and vicious attacks, Republicans are trying to rush a rigged hearing, refusing to call all of the relevant witnesses, and denying her request to hold off on a hearing until the FBI conducts an independent investigation." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 20, 2018 Tweet - "I was one of four women elected to the Senate after the Anita Hill hearing--and I hoped that 27 years later it would be different. But Dr. Hill is being disrespected & disbelieved--and that's why I will keep standing by her side." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 20, 2018 Tweet - "Dr. Ford--who is in hiding & facing death threats--has spoken clearly, and she should be believed. There is no reason for Republicans to attack her for reasonably requesting a basic level of fair treatment & human decency. This hearing should be delayed." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 20, 2018 Tweet - "If Senate GOP fails to give Dr. Ford a fair hearing, they're sending women across the country a clear message--if you have been assaulted or harassed by a powerful Republican, you better not talk about it or you're going to pay a price. #IBelieveChristine" Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 20, 2018 Senator Murray: Senate Republicans Attacking, Trying to Bully Dr. Ford In Attempt to Rush Judge Kavanaugh Onto Supreme Court Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 19, 2018 MSNBC "The Rachel Maddow Show" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Mazie Hirono Sen. Mazie Hirono
Sept. 19, 2018 MSNBC "The Rachel Maddow Show" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Mazie Hirono Sen. Mazie Hirono
Sept. 19, 2018 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview With California Congressman John Garamendi Rep. John Garamendi
Sept. 19, 2018 Heinrich Calls For FBI To Reopen Kavanaugh Background Investigation Before Proceeding With Hearing Sen. Martin Heinrich
Sept. 19, 2018 Letter to Debra Katz and Lisa Banks, Attorneys of Christine Blasey Ford - Sen. Judiciary Committee Stands Ready to Hear from Dr. Ford Sen. Chuck Grassley
Sept. 19, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Dianne Feinstein, Patrick Leahy, Richard Durbin, Sheldon Whitehouse, Amy Klobuchar, Christopher Coons, Richard Blumenthal, Mazie Hirono, Cory Booker, and Kamala Harris - Senate Judiciary Committee Can and Should Investigate Ford Allegations Sen. Chuck Grassley
Sept. 19, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Dianne Feinstein, Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee - Ranking Member Refuses to Disclose Secret Allegations Even After Dr. Ford Goes Public Sen. Chuck Grassley
Sept. 19, 2018 Tweet - "Dr Ford reasonably requested FBI bkgd check before she testifies so all the facts come out instead of just 2 conflicting stories w/o a resolution. GOP delayed Merrick Garland for nearly a yr & now we can't have short pause to get the facts?Give me a break. What are they hiding?" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 19, 2018 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview with Senator John Kennedy Sen. John Kennedy
Sept. 19, 2018 Tweet - "Refusing a nonpartisan FBI investigation of Dr. Blasey Ford's allegations reflects poorly on the White House and Senate Republicans' confidence in Judge Brett Kavanaugh's denial. What are they afraid of?" Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 19, 2018 Tweet - "I strongly support Dr. Ford's call for an FBI investigation before a hearing is held. An immediate FBI investigation is not only consistent with precedent, it is also quite clearly the right thing to do." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 19, 2018 Tweet - "We are not about to stand aside as President Trump and extreme Republicans roll back women's rights. We will not be still. We will not be silent. We will not go back. We will stand up. We will speak out. #StopKavanaugh" Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 19, 2018 Tweet - "Republican leaders need to do the right thing--if women & men believe someone who has courageously come forward isn't being treated fairly, there will be a reaction. People across the country are going to rise up & make their voices heard. #BelieveWomen" Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 19, 2018 Tweet - "Dr. Blasey Ford is calling for an impartial FBI investigation of her serious and credible allegations. Meanwhile Republicans are trying to bully her into a rigged hearing before a neutral investigation and without the only identified eyewitness. #WhatAreTheyHiding" Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 19, 2018 Tweet - "Republicans aren't serious about giving Dr. Blasey Ford a fair hearing with all the facts and witnesses available. Rushing this hearing along, and having her appear at the Committee before the FBI can investigate her allegations, would be a big mistake." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 19, 2018 Tweet - "This is truly horrifying. Women should never be afraid to stand up and share their story and they should never be attacked for doing so." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 19, 2018 Tweet - "Scheduling a hearing a week from when Dr. Ford made her accusations public, and without an investigation, is an attempt to jam Judge Kavanaugh's nomination through. This is a test for the Senate on how we handle accusations like these--I hope we pass it." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 19, 2018 Tweet - "The Judiciary Committee is attempting to investigate Dr. Ford's allegation but can't without her testimony. We can do that in any setting she is most comfortable with." Sen. John Cornyn
Sept. 19, 2018 Demanding a Delay for Vote on Trump Supreme Court Nominee, Senators Murray, Cantwell Join Women and Advocates to Shine a Spotlight on Judge Kavanaugh's Sexual Assault Allegations and His Offensive Record on Women's Health Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 19, 2018 Senate Passes Sens. Coons, Kennedy Bill to Strengthen Intellectual Property Laws for Music Legends Sen. John Kennedy, ...
Sept. 18, 2018 MSNBC "Hardball with Chris Matthews" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Pramila Jayapal Rep. Pramila Jayapal
Sept. 18, 2018 Tweet - "The FBI tells us that the White House needs to direct them to re-open their background investigation into Judge Kavanaugh. Now, the White House is saying it is up to the FBI. What are they trying to hide?" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 18, 2018 Ford's Attorney Responds to Judiciary Committee Sen. Chuck Grassley
Sept. 18, 2018 Fox News "Your World" - Transcript: Kennedy: Kavanaugh is Firm that Allegation Didn't Happen Sen. John Kennedy
Sept. 18, 2018 Tweet - "I was motivated to run for the Senate after watching the truly awful way Anita Hill was treated by an all-male Judiciary Committee interrogating her about the now-Justice Clarence Thomas. It was wrong in 1991. It's wrong in 2018 and we must do better this time." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 18, 2018 Tweet - "Republicans cynically asking why Dr. Blasey Ford didn't come forward earlier should look in the mirror. Their shameful attacks show exactly why it's hard for survivors to come forward. We should respect & listen to her, not try to bully her into silence." Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
Sept. 21, 2018 Judiciary Committee Continues Effort to Accommodate Testimony from Dr. Ford Next Week Sen.Chuck Grassley
Sept. 21, 2018 Letter to Chuck Grassley, Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee - Judiciary Committee Democrats to Grassley: Learn from Past Mistakes Sen.Cory Booker, ...
Sept. 21, 2018 Tweet - "Senate Republicans should be ashamed of bullying a sexual assault survivor for their own political gains or any other reason. Dr. Ford has said she wants to testify and Senate Republicans should work with her to accommodate her reasonable requests. --PM" Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 21, 2018 Tweet - "Democrats have perpetuated false, unfair and unfounded attacks on Judge Kavanaugh." Sen.Mitch McConnell
Sept. 21, 2018 Tweet - "Senate Republicans have tried to rig the process against Dr. Blasey Ford -- no neutral investigation, no other witnesses - and now they seem happy that she won't commit to a partisan ambush. They think this makes it easier for them to vote for Judge Kavanaugh. That's insulting." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 21, 2018 Tweet - "When the President of the United States is already attacking Dr. Ford before she has even testified, I am very concerned that Senate is headed for an even worse and less fair process than Anita Hill hearings. -PM" Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 21, 2018 Tweet - "These vile threats against Judge Kavanaugh"s family are unacceptable. No one should be threatened, and we cannot accept violent threats as normal parts of our political discourse. This has to stop." Rep.Steve Scalise
Sept. 21, 2018 Tweet - "Dr. Ford says she can testify Thursday, but Republicans can't wait that long. What is 1 extra day for serious allegations and a lifetime appointment? They clearly don't want a hearing, like they don't want an FBI investigation." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 21, 2018 Tweet - "Some of the loudest voices dismissing credible sexual assault allegations against Judge Kavanaugh are opposed to giving a second chance to young, nonviolent drug offenders who have rehabilitated themselves and taken responsibility for their actions. The hypocrisy is breathtaking." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 21, 2018 Tweet - "More gamesmanship: after sitting on Dr. Ford's letter of July 30th, it was leaked after Kavanaugh hearing had concluded. Senator Feinstein, the ranking D, still refuses to release to the Judiciary Committee the original, unredacted letter so it contents may be investigated." Sen.John Cornyn
Sept. 21, 2018 Tweet - "Chairman Grassley has done a masterful job, demonstrating firmness and fairness to all concerned, amidst attempts to hijack the nomination process by mob rule: Grassley in firing line on Kavanaugh assault allegation https://politi.co/2xqucvP via @politico" Sen.John Cornyn
Sept. 20, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Christopher Wray, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation - Investigate Alleged Crimes Against Dr. Christine Blasey Ford Sen.Mazie Hirono, ...
Sept. 20, 2018 MSNBC "All in with Chris Hayes" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Richard Blumenthal and Maggie Hassan Sen.Maggie Hassan, ...
Sept. 20, 2018 Sen. Coons: "it Is My Hope that We Will Demonstrate that We Have Learned Some Things in The Last Few Decades Since the Confirmation of Justice Thomas." Sen.Chris Coons
Sept. 20, 2018 Letter to President Donald Trump - Udall and Other Senators Who Served as Prosecutors and Attorneys General Urge the President to Direct the FBI to Reopen Its Background Investigation Into Judge Brett Kavanaugh Sen.Catherine Cortez Masto, ...
Sept. 20, 2018 Tax Fairness in South Dakota Sen.Mike Rounds
Sept. 20, 2018 Tweet - "More gamesmanship: after sitting on Dr. Ford's letter of July 30th, it was leaked after Kavanaugh hearing had concluded. Senator Feinstein, the ranking D, still refuses to release to the Judiciary Committee the original, unredacted letter so it contents may be investigated." Sen.John Cornyn
Sept. 20, 2018 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview with Senator Jeanne Shaheen Sen.Cynthia Shaheen
Sept. 20, 2018 CNN "The Lead With Jake Tapper" - Transcript: Interview with Democratic Senator Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island Sen.Sheldon Whitehouse
Sept. 20, 2018 Tweet - "At a time when Dr. Blasey Ford is experiencing death threats and vicious attacks, Republicans are trying to rush a rigged hearing, refusing to call all of the relevant witnesses, and denying her request to hold off on a hearing until the FBI conducts an independent investigation." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 20, 2018 Tweet - "I was one of four women elected to the Senate after the Anita Hill hearing--and I hoped that 27 years later it would be different. But Dr. Hill is being disrespected & disbelieved--and that's why I will keep standing by her side." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 20, 2018 Tweet - "Dr. Ford--who is in hiding & facing death threats--has spoken clearly, and she should be believed. There is no reason for Republicans to attack her for reasonably requesting a basic level of fair treatment & human decency. This hearing should be delayed." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 20, 2018 Tweet - "If Senate GOP fails to give Dr. Ford a fair hearing, they're sending women across the country a clear message--if you have been assaulted or harassed by a powerful Republican, you better not talk about it or you're going to pay a price. #IBelieveChristine" Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 20, 2018 Senator Murray: Senate Republicans Attacking, Trying to Bully Dr. Ford In Attempt to Rush Judge Kavanaugh Onto Supreme Court Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 19, 2018 MSNBC "The Rachel Maddow Show" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Mazie Hirono Sen.Mazie Hirono
Sept. 19, 2018 MSNBC "The Rachel Maddow Show" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Mazie Hirono Sen.Mazie Hirono
Sept. 19, 2018 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview With California Congressman John Garamendi Rep.John Garamendi
Sept. 19, 2018 Heinrich Calls For FBI To Reopen Kavanaugh Background Investigation Before Proceeding With Hearing Sen.Martin Heinrich
Sept. 19, 2018 Letter to Debra Katz and Lisa Banks, Attorneys of Christine Blasey Ford - Sen. Judiciary Committee Stands Ready to Hear from Dr. Ford Sen.Chuck Grassley
Sept. 19, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Dianne Feinstein, Patrick Leahy, Richard Durbin, Sheldon Whitehouse, Amy Klobuchar, Christopher Coons, Richard Blumenthal, Mazie Hirono, Cory Booker, and Kamala Harris - Senate Judiciary Committee Can and Should Investigate Ford Allegations Sen.Chuck Grassley
Sept. 19, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Dianne Feinstein, Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee - Ranking Member Refuses to Disclose Secret Allegations Even After Dr. Ford Goes Public Sen.Chuck Grassley
Sept. 19, 2018 Tweet - "Dr Ford reasonably requested FBI bkgd check before she testifies so all the facts come out instead of just 2 conflicting stories w/o a resolution. GOP delayed Merrick Garland for nearly a yr & now we can't have short pause to get the facts?Give me a break. What are they hiding?" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 19, 2018 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview with Senator John Kennedy Sen.John Kennedy
Sept. 19, 2018 Tweet - "Refusing a nonpartisan FBI investigation of Dr. Blasey Ford's allegations reflects poorly on the White House and Senate Republicans' confidence in Judge Brett Kavanaugh's denial. What are they afraid of?" Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 19, 2018 Tweet - "I strongly support Dr. Ford's call for an FBI investigation before a hearing is held. An immediate FBI investigation is not only consistent with precedent, it is also quite clearly the right thing to do." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 19, 2018 Tweet - "We are not about to stand aside as President Trump and extreme Republicans roll back women's rights. We will not be still. We will not be silent. We will not go back. We will stand up. We will speak out. #StopKavanaugh" Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 19, 2018 Tweet - "Republican leaders need to do the right thing--if women & men believe someone who has courageously come forward isn't being treated fairly, there will be a reaction. People across the country are going to rise up & make their voices heard. #BelieveWomen" Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 19, 2018 Tweet - "Dr. Blasey Ford is calling for an impartial FBI investigation of her serious and credible allegations. Meanwhile Republicans are trying to bully her into a rigged hearing before a neutral investigation and without the only identified eyewitness. #WhatAreTheyHiding" Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 19, 2018 Tweet - "Republicans aren't serious about giving Dr. Blasey Ford a fair hearing with all the facts and witnesses available. Rushing this hearing along, and having her appear at the Committee before the FBI can investigate her allegations, would be a big mistake." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 19, 2018 Tweet - "This is truly horrifying. Women should never be afraid to stand up and share their story and they should never be attacked for doing so." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 19, 2018 Tweet - "Scheduling a hearing a week from when Dr. Ford made her accusations public, and without an investigation, is an attempt to jam Judge Kavanaugh's nomination through. This is a test for the Senate on how we handle accusations like these--I hope we pass it." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 19, 2018 Tweet - "The Judiciary Committee is attempting to investigate Dr. Ford's allegation but can't without her testimony. We can do that in any setting she is most comfortable with." Sen.John Cornyn
Sept. 19, 2018 Demanding a Delay for Vote on Trump Supreme Court Nominee, Senators Murray, Cantwell Join Women and Advocates to Shine a Spotlight on Judge Kavanaugh's Sexual Assault Allegations and His Offensive Record on Women's Health Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 19, 2018 Senate Passes Sens. Coons, Kennedy Bill to Strengthen Intellectual Property Laws for Music Legends Sen.John Kennedy, ...
Sept. 18, 2018 MSNBC "Hardball with Chris Matthews" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Pramila Jayapal Rep.Pramila Jayapal
Sept. 18, 2018 Tweet - "The FBI tells us that the White House needs to direct them to re-open their background investigation into Judge Kavanaugh. Now, the White House is saying it is up to the FBI. What are they trying to hide?" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 18, 2018 Ford's Attorney Responds to Judiciary Committee Sen.Chuck Grassley
Sept. 18, 2018 Fox News "Your World" - Transcript: Kennedy: Kavanaugh is Firm that Allegation Didn't Happen Sen.John Kennedy
Sept. 18, 2018 Tweet - "I was motivated to run for the Senate after watching the truly awful way Anita Hill was treated by an all-male Judiciary Committee interrogating her about the now-Justice Clarence Thomas. It was wrong in 1991. It's wrong in 2018 and we must do better this time." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 18, 2018 Tweet - "Republicans cynically asking why Dr. Blasey Ford didn't come forward earlier should look in the mirror. Their shameful attacks show exactly why it's hard for survivors to come forward. We should respect & listen to her, not try to bully her into silence." Sen.Dick Durbin
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