Political Quotes

“before I begin, I also want to acknowledge others who are here in the Chamber to be part of this tribute, part of this moment--the first of many over the coming days and weeks, no doubt. Senator Schumer acknowledged Speaker Pelosi, Speaker Emerita Pelosi, and Katherine in the Gallery here. We do have a good amount of the California congressional delegation here as well paying their respects--the dean, Representative Lofgren, and so many friends from the north to the south to the east and the west of the Golden State. Up in the Gallery also is Team Feinstein, so many of the staff members who make sure the office is always performing at peak capacity, just the way Dianne insisted. I know that personally, and I will tell you why in a minute. But I think I speak on behalf of all of us when I say that it is with profound sadness that we bid farewell to my dear friend, colleague, and outright champion for the State of California, Senator Dianne Feinstein. As we have been hearing today, she was a towering figure. Let me be clear. She was a towering figure not just in modern California history but in the history of our State and our Nation. Yes, she broke barriers throughout her career. You heard about that from Leader Schumer, how many firsts.…”