On the recordFebruary 12, 1997
Today we have heard many of the Founding Fathers names invoked. Earlier the name of George Washington was invoked. Now, Washington is looking down on the Chamber from his portrait there, and I think it is appropriate that we consider the example of George Washington as we deliberate on the issue of term limits. It was George Washington who established the example for the Presidency of term limits. It was George Washington who, two centuries ago next month, left office as the first President of the United States. Now, if there was ever anyone in the history of our country who could accurately be called the indispensable man, it was George Washington, but he himself recognized that no one in public office is indispensable. I would suggest that the Members of this body reflect on the example of George Washington, the example which he has set for leaving office and for limiting terms.
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