Political Quotes

“Mr. President, I rise today to pay tribute to a colleague and friend of mine--Senator Evan Bayh--who will be retiring from the U.S. Senate when the 112th Congress convenes in January. I would like to take this moment to thank Evan for his service, and wish him, his wife Susan, and their twin boys Beau and Nick, the very best as they embark on the next chapter in their lives. Evan comes from a family tradition deeply rooted in public service and committed to improving the lives of our fellow citizens. Our fathers, Birch Bayh and Tom Dodd, served together in the U.S. Senate, and instilled in both of us the desire to serve as we grew older. Evan has dedicated the better part of his adult life to serving the people of Indiana. He began his career in public service when he was elected Indiana's Secretary of State in 1986. He then served as Governor of Indiana for two terms starting in 1988. As Governor he focused on fiscal responsibility, lower taxes, job creation and lean government. In 1998, Hoosiers once again demonstrated their faith in Evan Bayh by electing him to the U.S. Senate. Throughout his career in public service, Evan has been particularly vocal on issues related to our national security, economic competiveness, and job creation. He has demonstrated his willingness to work hard, a fact underscored by his membership on six Senate committees--Aging, Armed Services, Banking, Energy and Natural Resources, Intelligence, and Small Business.…”