Political Quotes

“I know we are talking about the unprecedented times that we are facing in our Nation, but I want to talk about something that we have in common, something that is pretty remarkable and that I think we all need to remember that we have in common. We represent incredible people, the American people, who are doing so much right now--in Alaska, in Colorado, in Nebraska, in Montana, and in Connecticut--to help each other so much. I frequently tell my constituents, as we are talking about getting through this crisis, that everyone has a role to play--young, old, business leaders, elected leaders, union members--and everybody is playing a role. So I am very proud of my constituents in Alaska, and I know that everybody in this body is proud of what their constituents are doing right now, the best of our Nation is doing right now. We talk a lot about how we are teleworking. I would like to remind folks that there are some Americans, a lot of Alaskans--thousands, millions--who can't telework. Our healthcare professionals who are on the frontlines, our first responders, our truckdrivers, port workers, Alaskans who are stocking the grocery store shelves, picking up our refuse, parents who are teaching their children at home, local restaurants who are working day and night to continue to provide takeout food--so many people are doing such good work.…”