Political Quotes

“we have been talking about poll workers, and we would be remiss if we did not point out, because there are literally thousands of people across this country every election day, not just on the first Tuesday after the first Monday but also referenda that occur in our States and communities all during the year, that these are dedicated volunteers. It is really a remarkable thing, despite the shortcomings in the process today, that from the beginning of our Nation's history it has been voluntary citizens who have offered their time at all the polling precincts across the country to participate in the election process of the country. I would not want the day nor the discussion to end and not point out that we have great respect and admiration for these people throughout the years who have given so much of their time and effort to see to it that the election process works in this country. The Senator from Connecticut, my colleague, made a wonderful suggestion for expanding the ranks of people who would like to do this.”