CNN’s Cuomo on Letter From 44 Fmr. Senators: ‘We’ve Never Had a Time Like This’

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CUOMO: “And the rule of law and the ability of our institutions to function freely and independently must be upheld. During our service in the Senate, at times we were allies, at other times opponents but never enemies. We all took an oath swearing allegiance to the Constitution. Whatever united or divided us, we did not veer from our unwaivering and shared commitment to placing our country democracy and national interest above all else. All other critical moments in our history when constitutional crises have threatened our foundations it has been the Senate that has has stood in defense of our democracy. Today is once again such a time. Regardless of party affiliation, ideological leanings or geography, as former members of this body we urge current and future senators to be steadfast and zealous guardians of our democracy by ensuing partisanship or self-interest not replace national interest. And if you look at the names that sign this, you’ll see a lot of names that have loomed large in our nation’s history. I have never seen a letter like this and we have never had a time like this. What will these words mean to the men and women working in the Senate right now? We’re going to take this up in our great debate ahead.”