Political Quotes

“today we pay tribute to a man who has served his country ably and well for well over 50 years, and who will be remembered for his leadership of an institution that is not easily led. From his humble beginnings in the town of Russell, KS, Bob Dole has taken seriously, and has exercised responsibly, his call to serve. While those of us who have served with him in this institution are disappointed to see him go, and will miss him, he has greater challenges and rewards ahead. I believe Bob Dole will go on to engage this Nation in a critical debate over the next few months about where America is headed as we approach the turn of the century. The United States, and the office of the Presidency, need Bob Dole's leadership desperately. The words ``noble'' and ``man of integrity'' are not often used to describe the current occupant of the White House. Yet they are words that come to mind immediately to describe Bob Dole. Bob Dole did not shirk his responsibility to fight for his country during World War II. He accepted it, fought bravely in Italy, and nearly paid the ultimate price--his life, for his country. Bob Dole is now willing to sacrifice his political career in order to meet the challenge of defeating Bill Clinton, restoring fiscal sanity to American Government, and restoring honor to the office of the Presidency. Bob Dole has been well prepared through 27 years of Senate service to assume the Presidency.”