Political Quotes

“today we stand and honor the life and accomplishments of ``The Man'' Dale Earnhardt. Millions of Americans will remember him as a NASCAR legend, perhaps the best that ever raced. But the people I've spoken with and read about who knew him well remember better a kind father, a loving husband, and a trusted friend. For over 21 years, Dale Earnhardt delighted hundreds of thousands of people at the Dover Downs, International Speedway in my state of Delaware. Like most of the places Dale raced, at Dover Downs he won, and won big. But the people of my State honor him for more than his wins at our NASCAR track, three first-place finishes, or the money he earned there, the most of any Winston Cup driver in history. The reverence and respect from NASCAR fans stems from his constant pursuit of excellence and his refusal to give less than his all every time he took to the track. They called him ``The Intimidator,'' and on the track, that was true, but to the fans in Dover that he spent time with signing autographs, shaking hands, and in some cases sharing dinner at their kitcken table, Dale Earnhardt was known as ``The Man.'' Last Friday, Dover Downs opened up to those who needed a chance to say ``good bye.'' Even though a blizzard had blown through our State the night before, over 5,000 people turned out to pay their respects.”