Political Quotes

“I rise today to congratulate Senator Max Baucus for his confirmation as Ambassador to the People's Republic of China. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to serve with him for several years in the Senate and on the Finance Committee, which he chairs. Max's entire life has been dedicated to public service. He was a member of the Montana House early in his career, before being elected to the U.S. House of Representatives and then the Senate in 1978. Few people have served as long in the Senate as Max and led such an illustrious career here. Max has been behind many landmark pieces of legislation that will benefit people's lives and the country for years to come. As chairman of the Finance Committee, he has influenced so many issues that have an impact on American families every day, from tax policy to pensions, health care, and education. What is more, I have seen firsthand Max's unique desire to work with people across the political spectrum. Max's commonsense approach and collegial nature, learned from growing up on a ranch in Montana, has played a significant role in his ability to get things done. I hope that all Senators will learn from his example. In fact, I believe it is what we must do to best serve the people who elected us. On behalf of all Floridians, I want to thank Max for serving his country in the Senate for more than 3 decades.…”