Political Quotes

“I just want to thank my colleague, the majority leader, for his comments about me. He asked if there were differences between the time that I served before and this most recent time, and I must say that the thing that I have noticed most is the kindness with which I have been treated by my colleagues and by staff--I am talking about colleagues and staff on both sides of the aisle--and by other people who work here at the Capitol, including, most especially, the Capitol Police. I never expected to be welcomed back with that degree of kindness, and I have commented that it might be a nice thing if we could extend that same degree of kindness to each other every day, rather than to just those who come back after a long absence. But I do very much appreciate your comments, Mr. Leader, and most especially your leadership and friendship over the years. Thank you very much. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Nebraska.”