Political Quotes

“Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the following letter honoring Jack Leslie, be printed in the Record. There being no objection, the material was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: Tribute to Jack Leslie Dear Jack, Congratulations on your retirement. It's hard to think of you as retired. In the decades since you got your career start in the United States Senate, working for Ted Kennedy, you have made a lasting difference throughout the world: in leading Sawyer Miller; in your very long and incredibly successful run heading Weber Shandwick; in communications in the United States and around the world; and in your countless contributions to international organizations, to boards, and to leadership and development. I thank Caroline, Web, and Finn, for sharing you with so many of us over so many years. I know you're excited to have more time to spend with the family, but I know you will continue your service to our nation as well. Jack, you've been a leader on more boards than I can name, among them, Water.org, the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, the UNHCR American Advisory Committee, and of course, most importantly, in my view, the United States African Development Foundation. You've been appointed and reappointed by Senates with both Republican and Democrat majorities; by presidents, both Democrat and Republican. You've made an indelible mark here and around the world.…”