Political Quotes

“Madam President, Max Baucus has never been afraid of the long haul. As the son of Montana ranchers, he knows the meaning of a long day's work. Before his 1996 election, he walked the length of Montana, more than 800 miles. In 2003, well past his 60th birthday, he ran a 50-mile ultra-marathon. For the last three decades, I have had the privilege of running a different sort of marathon with Max. We entered the Senate together after the election of 1978, and have served together since then. Today we mark the end of that marathon, as Senator Baucus prepares to become Ambassador Baucus and assume one of our Nation's most important diplomatic posts as ambassador to the People's Republic of China. As chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, Max Baucus has played a central role in some of the most important legislative accomplishments of recent decades. He has helped bring health care coverage to millions of Americans by working toward establishment of the Children's Health Insurance Program and the Affordable Care Act. At the same time, he was worked tirelessly on issues of major importance to Montana, fighting to support his State's agriculture, and to support important educational and economic development initiatives. He moves from this important role to another. Our relationship with China is more important than ever. Decisions made today will affect that relationship for decades to come.…”