Political Quotes

“Mr. President, today I wish to pay tribute to my esteemed colleague, Senator Barbara Mikulski from the great State of Maryland. I am honored to recognize the historic achievements of my fellow Senator. On Saturday she became the longest-serving woman in congressional history after serving more than 35 years in both the House and Senate. Originally a social worker and community organizer in Baltimore, Senator Mikulski's congressional legacy began in 1976 when she was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. Ten years later with her election into the U.S. Senate she became the first female Senator from Maryland as well as the first woman to be elected to both the House and Senate. Senator Mikulski deserves great honor and reverence for her dedication to the people of Maryland, the United States, and to the institution of the Senate. Three years ago I entered these chambers as a freshman from a faraway State. Senator Mikulski was already known as a legend, to me and so many of my constituents. Since then, she has been an inspiration--and, to no one's surprise, a straight shooter and passionate advocate of her issues. More than once, when I have not yet signed onto one of her bills--usually something near and dear to her, like child abuse prevention--she has cornered me. And in a tough stance, all 4 feet 5 inches of her, she'll tell me why it is my duty to sign the bill. She is always right, and I am happy to follow her lead on such issues.…”