Political Quotes

“one thing I am always going to remember about Johnny Isakson is that with every conversation with him, he always included some words of encouragement for the work that I am involved in or how we are working together. I think you saw that in his remarks today, that he wants to encourage all of us. In this town of Washington, DC, where a lot of people think that they are the most important person in the room, Johnny Isakson is known instead for his unassuming manner. He is unfailingly kind and considerate to Senators and staff alike, and I think I expressed that in my first statement about his giving encouraging words in almost every conversation one has with him. In fact, my staff told me a story wherein Senator Isakson came to the Senate Committee on Finance when I was previously the chairman, and he asked to speak to a member of my tax staff. The staff assistant didn't recognize Senator Isakson. When asked who he was, he simply said, ``Senator Isakson.'' It was not until after my tax staff came out that he realized that it was Senator Isakson himself. Throughout my Senate career, it is safe to say that when it comes to me, all roads lead to Iowa. For Johnny, it is no exception. Johnny has close friendships with the famous Knapp family of Des Moines, IA. In fact, the Knapp family is known all throughout Iowa. Now, you are probably thinking: How in the world does a southern boy from Georgia get acquainted with Iowans?…”