Political Quotes

“Mr. President, I congratulate Lindsay Nothern, a cherished member of my staff who is retiring from Senate service. In Ralph Waldo Emerson's famous poem about how to measure success, he concludes, ``to know that even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded.'' I am among the many who have breathed easier because of Lindsay. He has represented me, spoken for me, written for me, and provided outstanding counsel. He has aptly communicated the needs of Idahoans and kept Idahoans informed about the happenings in Congress. For example, this includes him taking a direct interest and involvement in advocating for Idaho domestic violence victims and Idahoans affected by Cold War era above-ground nuclear testing, often referred to as ``downwinders.'' He has taken on each challenge with great compassion and persistent optimism. Prior to joining my staff, Lindsay was a journalist and worked in news management. He also served as press secretary for former Idaho Governor Phil Batt and campaign press secretary for Representative Mike Simpson. Lindsay has been with me since I began my Senate service in 1999. I am so grateful my then communications director insisted on waiting until Lindsay was available to bring onto the staff. Lindsay has been with me ever since, moving from press secretary to communications director in 2011. Throughout, Lindsay has been patient, kind, empathetic, a great listener, and a trusted adviser.…”