Political Quotes

“my dear friend William Mansel Long, Sr., passed away on March 31, 1996, at the age of 92. Mr. Long was an outstanding civil rights leader and senior citizens advocate and was one of the founding members of the Alabama Democratic Conference. His son, William Mansel, Jr., has been on my staff ever since I came to the Senate, and has been my legislative director for several years. Mansel Long made his mark on society in many ways during his long life. His tenacity and accomplishments were an inspiration to so many who knew him. His was a life of struggle, but also one of extraordinary achievement spurred by an unusual devotion to duty. He dedicated himself to improving the quality of life for his fellow citizens and to enriching his community and society as a whole. His life was marked by many varied accomplishments--he excelled on both a professional and personal level. Even late in life, he continued to be a vital force in political and religious affairs.”