Political Quotes

“I join my colleague in speaking about how sad we are in the passing of Senator Daniel Inouye. His passing marks the end of an era but the beginning of a great future built on the legacy he brought to the Congress. For the people of Hawaii and the country, he was a public servant from start to finish. He was a war hero, earning a Medal of Honor for his actions on the battlefields of World War II before his State was even admitted to the Union. And imagine, of Japanese American heritage; at a time when Japanese Americans were in camps, he was fighting for the freedom that they were not enjoying. He is a true patriot. He was Hawaii's first Representative in the House, a source of great pride for all Members past and present that we could call him colleague. Senator Inouye was a patriarch of Hawaii, and all Hawaiians will long remember his unyielding devotion to the economic vitality, progress, and success of his beloved home State. Senator Inouye led a life of principle, passion, service, and sacrifice. He was the highest ranking Asian American in our country, and he was for a long time. His story--as an Asian American who lived the American Dream, a soldier who served with bravery and courage, an elected Representative who served with dignity--reflects the best of America. We only hope it is a comfort to his wife, Irene; his son, Ken, and the entire Inouye family; and his many, many friends that so many share in their grief at this sad time.…”