Chris Van Hollen

“I rise today to oppose Kevin Warsh's nomination to serve as Chairman of the Federal Reserve. I am not persuaded, based on his record and his testimony at his hearing before the Senate Banking Committee, that he has demonstrated the independence or the judgment this position requires. The Federal Reserve has a statutory dual mandate: maximum employment to support jobs and price stability to avoid excessive inflation.”

“Ms. Salkin was a leader, organizer, and friend to all, and she leaves behind a resounding tradition of unity, mentorship, and civic engagement. Ms. Salkin was a true believer in the power of community and graciously dedicated her time, her knowledge, and her boundless energy into supporting and developing her own. She was an inextricable part of Montgomery County, MD, and her impact will remain woven into the fabric of its history.”

“I rise today to oppose the nomination of Todd Blanche to serve as Attorney General of the United States. The Attorney General is supposed to be the people's lawyer, someone whose loyalty is to the Constitution and to the rule of law, not to any one person--even the President of the United States. But in this administration, the Attorney General and the Department of Justice are focused solely on pleasing one person, one man, no matter the cost to our country.”

“We are considering the National Defense Authorization Act at a time when our democracy and our Constitution are under attack from a lawless President. We are also in the middle of a 9-day-long government shutdown, and we should be working to get the government open. Instead, Senate Republicans are seeking to conduct business-as-usual instead of addressing the impending spike in healthcare costs for American families and responsibly funding the government. The NDAA includes critical investments in our national defense.”