Political Quotes

“Mr. President, it is Thursday, and it is that time of the week. I know a lot of our reporters in the Senate like this because it is the signal of kind of the end of the workweek here. Of course, it is also a signal that I get to come to the floor and do what is one of my favorite elements about being a U.S. Senator: talking about someone who makes Alaska what I believe to be the greatest State in the country. We call this person our Alaskan of the Week. Before I get to talking about our Alaskan of the Week--an extraordinary young man named Michael Martinez--let me tell you a little bit about what is going on in Alaska right now. Today, in Anchorage, the Sun rose at 4:44 a.m., and it will set tonight at 11 p.m. It was light almost all day. Blackout curtains are up, and 12 midnight Sun celebrations are abounding. It is a great time of the year to be in Alaska. You can't believe the energy you feel. We were recently able to pass a cruise ship bill--and I appreciate the Presiding Officer's doing that a couple of weeks ago--that enables cruise ships to come back to our State this summer. So we are going to have tourists coming, and you should, too, America. If you are watching on C-SPAN, come on up. Alaska is safe. It is beautiful. If it is on your bucket list, make it happen this summer. You will love it. You will see breathtaking scenery and some of the most generous, innovative people in the country. You will not be disappointed. So come on up.…”