Political Quotes

Jon Kyl: “I join Senator McConnell in a tribute to my friend and colleague, Jim Bunning. Jim and I came into the House of…”

On the recordDecember 16, 2010
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.
Said by
Jon Kyl
Republican · Arizona
Source
govinfo.gov
Dec 16, 2010

Editor's note · Context

The speaker pays tribute to Senator Jim Bunning and reflects on his contributions and friendship.

Share

More from Jon Kyl

Nov 14, 2023

The answer is yes, it's inadequate today.

congress.gov
Nov 14, 2023

Our responsibility is to be straightforward with you all. You're the ones that appointed us, you're the ones that we answer to.

congress.gov
Nov 14, 2023

Mr. Chairman, Representative Jacobs, the fact is that our current system has deteriorated and aged to the point that we wouldn't be confident in the deterrent value of it on out into the future.

congress.gov
Nov 14, 2023

We have to make decisions now to make sure that we have the capacity to build whatever we're going to need to build.

congress.gov

Other voices in this conversation