@SenatorCollins floor speech in a word – wow.
It will go down in history as one of the most thoughtful, reasoned explanations of support of a Supreme Court nominee.
Show this thread
-
If we had legitimized the coordinated efforts at character assassination, it would have destroyed the Judiciary over time and eroded constitutional principles that protect every American.
Show this thread
Senator Collins’ speech was one of the most consequential speeches in the history of the United States and did a lot to protect the independence of the judiciary. It should be required viewing in every civics class in America.
-
-
The country needed what
@SenatorCollins provided today – reason, facts, and an understanding of who we are as a nation. She rejected winning at all costs and the politics of personal destruction.Show this thread -
Finally, Senator Collins eloquently expressed the plight of abused women, sexual assault victims and the hell they go through.
Show this thread -
@SenatorCollins, in my view, also understood that the allegations have to be viewed through a logical, constitutionally-sound process, and that = unfairly destroying Judge Kavanaugh’s life under these circumstances would not advance any just cause.Show this thread
End of conversation
New conversation -
-
-
Amen!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
-
-
-
Agree. Proud of my Senator
Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
-
-
-
I agree..what a powerful history lesson. Senator Collins covered everything and I'm grateful for it
Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
-
-
-
Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
-
-
-
This Tweet is unavailable.
- 1 more reply
-
-
-
it was the most moving I've heard in a very long time. I appreciate you
@SenatorCollins - 1 more reply
New conversation -
Loading seems to be taking a while.
Twitter may be over capacity or experiencing a momentary hiccup. Try again or visit Twitter Status for more information.