WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey issued the following press release:
Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today asked unanimous consent to pass a resolution (https://www.markey.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-markey-introduces-resolution-to-affirm-states-constitutional-authority-to-run-federal-elections) denouncing recent statements by President Donald Trump that he may "nationalize," commandeer, or otherwise assume direct control over state-run elections. Senator Rick Scott (R-Fla.) objected, blocking the resolution from passing.
Below are excerpts from Senator Markey's remarks.
"I rise today because, once again, the sitting President of the United States has threatened something antithetical to our democracy. Something...