Political Quotes

“Mr. President, what an incredible milestone Senator Mikulski has reached. The words of her colleagues and the love they feel for her are coming through. It is a wonderful thing for me to be part of this tribute. I don't know how many Senators would have the Governor of their State here--Your Honor; and the former distinguished, incredible Senator Paul Sarbanes is here. That in itself, Senator Mikulski, is testimony to your status among all of us. So many of us are here in the Senate because Barbara Mikulski knocked down the barriers one by one--the first Democratic woman ever elected to the Senate in her own right, the first woman to serve in both Chambers, the longest serving woman in the Senate. Now she has made history once again. This past Saturday, after 12,858 distinguished days of service, no other woman in history has served in Congress longer than Senator Mikulski--ever. Some trailblazers make history, and they are content to stand proudly alone. ``Aren't I great? I did it.'' But not Senator Mikulski. She always made clear that she was honored to be the first Democratic woman, but she never wanted to be the last. I will never forget her saying: Some women stare out the window waiting for Prince Charming. I stare out the window waiting for more women Senators. Well, 17 women, Republicans and Democrats, now serve in the Senate.…”