For far too long, Congress has abdicated its constitutional responsibility to authorize military action abroad, effectively ceding the war-making power to the Executive Branch. Adam Schiff More Quotes by Adam Schiff More Quotes From Adam Schiff Americans are blessed with great plenty; we are a generous people and we have a moral obligation to assist those who are suffering from poverty, disease, war and famine. Adam Schiff compassion blessed war America has a critical role to play as the most powerful member of the world community. Adam Schiff powerful play america We know that Russia was involved in hacking our democracy. We know that the evidence or information is sufficient to warrant an FBI investigation of this. We are trying to do as much of this as we can in the public eye transparently. Obviously, some of it will have to be done in closed session. Adam Schiff democracy eye trying It was an echo of Director Comey's testimony that Trump showed no curiosity, no interest, no concern over the Russia hack. The only element of it that concerned him was how it might impact him personally. That says, I think, a lot about where the president is coming from, but it was quite jarring given this was an attack on our democracy by a foreign power. Adam Schiff democracy curiosity thinking Terrific. Now to win a larceny trial all we have to do is prove how the universe ends. Adam Schiff ends trials winning Notwithstanding these setbacks, the dream of a beautiful American orchestra goes on, and I share Dr. King's faith that each year we move inexorably closer to a magnificent opening night. Adam Schiff faith dream beautiful I think Barack Obama has the overall right strategy and he's been right to resist bringing in massive numbers of American troops. The Iraqis would love to have Americans die for Iraq and the Syrians would love to have Americans die for Syria. Adam Schiff iraq numbers thinking When Donald Trump focuses on a fight with the press or investigating leaks but doesn't seem committed to standing up to what Russia is doing at home and around the world, that is of profound concern. Adam Schiff russia fighting home So let us call genocide, genocide. Let us not minimize the deliberate murder of 1.5 million people. Let us have a moral victory that can shine as a light to all nations. Adam Schiff shining light people And in this community, as in all others, the Golden Rule still applies - we must be act toward other nations as we would have them act towards America. Adam Schiff golden community america Each year on the anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.'s birth, America has the opportunity to reflect on our nation's progress towards the realization of his dream. Adam Schiff anniversary kings dream Donald Trump and his personal attorney want to lay the foundation to discredit whatever Bob Mueller comes up with. They're essentially engaging in a scorched-earth litigation strategy that is beginning with trying to discredit the prosecutor. Adam Schiff attorney strategy trying Euphemisms, vague terminology or calls for discussions with Turkey to get at the truth are just some of the dodges Congress and the administration have used to avoid Turkish discomfort with its Ottoman past. Adam Schiff ottomans turkeys past We will not let terrorists change our way of life; we will not live in fear; and we will not undermine the civil liberties that characterize our Democracy. Adam Schiff democracy liberty hippie If giving points to some students to achieve greater diversity is a quota system in violation of the Constitution, how can the awarding of points to the children of a less diverse alumni be upheld? Adam Schiff diversity giving children We still have a problem here in this country of access to airports and airplanes [for terrorists]. Adam Schiff airports airplane country Winning the war on terrorism will also require a level of moral clarity that can provide a vision for struggling people and nations everywhere. Adam Schiff struggle winning war While our country has made great strides in breaking down the barriers which for so long denied equal opportunity to all Americans, we are not yet the beautiful symphony of brotherhood of Dr. King's dream. Adam Schiff dream beautiful country An America that inspires hope in its ideals must complement an America that inspires awe in its strength. Adam Schiff fear inspire america All of the dirty tricks, basically, the Russians employ to tear down liberal democracy, we need to work together on a bipartisan basis, and we need the president Trump help. We can't do it alone. And that has to begin by his acknowledgment of the facts. Adam Schiff democracy working-together dirty
