Political Quotes

“Mr. President, I am so encouraged by the words of our dear friend and fellow Senator, Mr. John McCain. First of all, I am so encouraged by seeing that fighting spirit of John McCain and so glad to see him back. In the midst of everything he is facing, that he would come and insert himself to give us some considerable words of wisdom--it was such an enormous, emotional experience when John walked in. Then, to have all of us seated here because of the vote that was occurring--and not a Senator left after the vote was concluded because we wanted to hear from John and did so willingly. His eloquent words about how we all need to come together and stop being driven apart by partisan reasons were timely, and they were well received. Mr. President, this Senator never thought we would see a vote to advance a bill which, to so many, feels as though it is going to harm so many of our fellow Americans. Obviously, we can disagree on specifics, but we have seen that particular expression of opinion of harm over and over. We have seen it in the coverage of the townhall meetings, where people stand up and say: If I didn't have this healthcare, I would be dead. This Senator has seen it in Florida over and over, as I have had people come up to me wherever I am--in a meeting, on the street corner, in the airport, wherever--and say: Senator, please don't let them take my healthcare away from me.…”