Political Quotes

“Mr. President and my colleagues, this is a moment we could be together because we had some outrageous statements coming out of the Berkeley City Council. They rescinded. They apologized. And what the Senator wants to do is take it out on people who, A, had nothing whatsoever to do with this in the first place; and, B, the whole thing ought to be moot because they have apologized. Now, I don't see how you are faithful to the Marines--and by the way, I hope everyone will donate, as I do, to the Semper Fi Fund. Since you mentioned semper fi, there is a fund that takes care of our wounded vets. I hope we will all write a personal check tonight. You want to help the Marines? How do you help the Marines and their families when you take money away from paralyzed people, including paralyzed veterans? That is what the earmark was about. How do you help the Marines when you take money away from American kids who are learning about the importance of nutrition? How do you help the Marines when you take money away from police and fire? Please vote this down. It is mean spirited.”