Political Quotes

“today I wish to honor our colleagues who are leaving us at the end of this Congress, six individuals who have done a lot to shape how the Senate operates today. First I would like to thank my three Republican colleagues who are departing. Thank you not only for their service to our country but your willingness to work with me and other members of my party on a number of issues. Dan Coats Mr. President, Senator Coats and I served on the Intelligence Committee together. He was a supporter of many of our efforts, including our encryption bill to require all companies to abide by lawful court orders. Mark Kirk Mr. President, Senator Mark Kirk took a brave stance on gun violence issues, bucking his party by cosponsoring our amendment to close the terrorist loophole. Kelly Ayotte Mr. President, Senator Ayotte and I have worked very closely to improve breast cancer detection. I am hopeful that together we can pass our bill before the end of this Congress. I would also like to speak to three of my closest colleagues on our side of the aisle. Over the past 24 years, I have had the pleasure of serving in the Senate with Harry Reid, Barbara Mikulski, and Barbara Boxer, and I am grateful not just for our working relationships but for the close friendships I have formed with each of them. Harry Reid Mr. President, Senator Reid has served in Congress since 1983, and he has been our party's leader for the past decade.…”