Political Quotes

“I rise today to recognize the service of one of the Senate's most dedicated, loyal and capable employees, James J. Molinari. Jim has served as my State director for more than a decade, but his public service began many years ago. In 1967, Jim began his 45-year career in public service when he became a patrol officer with the San Francisco Police Department. For 27 years he rose through the ranks of the police department, and he did it all. From street patrol to investigations, undercover assignment to a Federal liaison, Jim was given the responsibilities. From 1977 through 1986, during my tenure as mayor of San Francisco, Jim was a senior staff member in the mayor's office. He was responsible for security for both the mayor and visiting dignitaries, and he served as my advisor on law enforcement matters. Jim was at my side for many of the most significant moments of my service as mayor. We hosted two Super Bowl parades in 1982 and 1985, the 1984 Democratic National Convention, and even visits by the Pope and the Queen of England. I still remember those days, and I am happy that Jim was there to share them with me. In 1992 he became a captain and commanding officer of the Planning and Research Division. I have no doubt that Jim would have kept climbing the ladder in the Police Department, but in 1994 I helped convince him that his talents were suitable for a larger stage and that he would make a fine U.S. Marshal.…”