Political Quotes

“if my colleagues would indulge me for just a moment so I may respond. I am deeply moved and very appreciative of the remarks of my colleague John McCain. The people of Arizona have been so fortunate to be represented by a very few remarkable people in the State's history-- only 10 United States Senators. John McCain is the ninth of those Senators and is as distinguished, if not more distinguished, than any who have served and represented the State of Arizona. He has set a standard for modern representation after being elected to the House of Representatives. None of the representatives from Arizona were ever the same in their representation. He came home every week, maintained very close contact with his constituents, and set a pace that no one has since matched, let alone exceeded. So in many respects, John McCain has set a new standard for representation. But he didn't leave it at the State of Arizona. He is a national figure of the first magnitude--one of our great national leaders of the day--and it has been an incredible honor for me to serve with him both in representing the people of our State but also working on the significant issues of the day.…”