Political Quotes

“today I rise to congratulate Senator Carte P. Goodwin of West Virginia for his service. When he was sworn into office in July, Senator Goodwin assumed the seat previously held by the Chamber's longest serving and one of the most distinguished Senators in our history--Senator Robert C. Byrd, who passed away on June 28. Before arriving in the Senate, Senator Goodwin already had an impressive political career. As chief counsel to West Virginia Governor Joe Manchin, Carte Goodwin led the effort to reform mine safety rules in the wake of the Sago and Aracoma coal mine disasters that killed 14 coal miners. He also served as the chairman of the West Virginia School Building Authority. Senator Goodwin serves on the Senate Armed Services Committee, which I chair. As a committee member, Senator Goodwin has helped pass the National Defense Authorization Act out of committee. He has also contributed to hearings overseeing the status of conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. As Senator Goodwin's time in the Senate draws to a close, I thank him for his service to our country, and I wish him and his family the very best.”