Political Quotes

“Madam President, I join Senator McConnell in a tribute to my friend and colleague, Jim Bunning. Jim and I came into the House of Representatives at the same time as parts of the 100th class. I have enjoyed being with him as well in the Senate. Jim and Mary are counted as among the best friends my wife Carol and I have. I agree with Senator McConnell that while people may disagree with Jim Bunning, no one has ever doubted his courage, his sincerity, his love for this country, his desire to do what is right, and his commitment to all those efforts. So I will greatly miss Jim when he is no longer part of the Senate. I think it is probably time for Jim and Mary to have a little bit of time to spend with all those children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Obviously, we all wish them both well. omnibus appropriations Madam President, I will speak for a few moments about the matter Senator McConnell brought to our attention; namely, this almost 2,000- page Omnibus appropriations bill. I know the majority leader has turned to the START treaty, and I think it is fairly obvious why. The American people are focused like a laser beam on this spending bill. I can't turn on the TV without hearing comments by both the commentators as well as people in public life about what this spending bill will do for this country's future.…”