Political Quotes

“Mr. President, this Friday will mark 5 years since FBI agent Bob Levinson disappeared while on a business trip as a retired FBI agent. He was on a business trip to Kish Island in the Persian Gulf. It is a part of Iran. That is 5 long years that his wife Christine has been without a husband and 5 long years that her seven children have been without their father. Over those 5 years I have spoken so many times about Bob--a retired FBI agent and a resident of south Florida--from the floor of the Senate and so many other venues. Just yesterday I met with his wife Christine after she joined FBI Director Robert Mueller and Deputy Director Sean Joyce in announcing a $1 million reward for information leading to Bob's safe return. So in southwest Asia billboards will soon start to appear announcing that $1 million reward, and it is in southwest Asia that we know Bob is being held. Today I wish to talk about his children because tomorrow in Miami the Society of Former Special Agents of the FBI will honor Bob's two youngest children--his son Doug and his daughter Samantha, both of whom, along with their other siblings, have persevered through this very difficult time. Doug was in the seventh grade when Bob disappeared. This year he will graduate from high school, on his way to college. He has excelled academically and athletically and has grown to almost his father's height. Bob will be shocked at how tall Doug is, but he will be even more proud of all that his son has accomplished.…”