Political Quotes

“Madam President, we call this the Delaware way. As my colleague from Delaware knows, whenever I run into people who have been married a long time--50, 60, 70 years--I ask them what is the secret to being married so many years. They give some funny answers, but they also give some very pointed answers. One of the best answers I have heard--and I hear it over and over--as the reason why they have been married such a long time is because of the two Cs. I say: What are the two Cs? They say, ``Communicate and compromise.'' I would suggest that is what we do pretty well in our State. It is not only good advice for creating an enduring marriage, but it would also be good advice for us in this body, in this town, to do a better job--both parties--at communicating and compromising. We show, I think every day, in our State, if we do those things, take that seriously, the result is pretty good. We could get a better result here if we keep that in mind. With that, I think we have said our piece. It is Delaware Day, one more time, and may the spirit of Delaware and the Delaware way permeate this place as well. I have enjoyed being with my friend and colleague in this colloquy.”