OF THE MOMENT
A collection of voices, tweets and posts from the week.
TWEETS OF THE WEEK Lee Zeldin
@leezeldin
There have been plenty of symbols throughout history that have invoked hatred & bigotry, but the Betsy Ross flag isn’t one of them. This flag symbolizes unity, hope, freedom, perseverance, independence & the birth of the great American experiment. Disappointed in #nike.
Brian Schatz
@brianschatz
Kids in cages. Tanks on the streets. Friendships with dictators. Fights with democracies. VIP access for donors at a July 4 event. Attacking the press. There is nothing patriotic about any of that.
Alana Stewart
@AlanaKStewart
Remarks by many of the Democratic candidates as well as pundits on news outlets makes one wonder if they would prefer war with N. Korea over diplomacy. #NorthKorea.
Greg Stanton
@RepGregStanton
The situation at the border is challenging and overwhelming, and placed unprecedented pressure on border communities, law enforcement, and migrant families and children. But as we enforce our laws, we must stay true to our American values.
Martha McSally
@SenMcSallyAZ
We must respect the flag and honor those who died defending it. @Nike is wrong. Thank you @dougducey for your leadership.
THEY SAID IT
“We need activists and organizers to take this on, to shake us out of our paralysis and undo the spell of weird enchantment that allows us to look at the sweet faces of children who died under unspeakable conditions, on our watch.” Francine Prose The Guardian
“Despite their flawed nature as human beings, our Founders laid out principles for forming a nation based on humanity’s highest ideals.” Kay Coles James The Washington Times
“Federal anti-nepotism laws weren’t written with the assumption that it would be the president installing family members in key posts.” Matt Ford The New Republic