Political Quotes

“I join in this chorus of salutations and praise for the retiring majority leader. I listened carefully to Senator Frist's recollection of his public service, and I noted the first item on his agenda was the $15 billion in the fight against global AIDS. It is an issue on which we joined together many times, an issue where President Bush showed extraordinary leadership, and there was extraordinary bipartisan support for what he was trying to achieve. As one reflects on his life and his background, it was no surprise that led the list. Senator Frist dedicated his time before the Senate to the healing arts, and I think he brought some of that same dedication to this role in the Senate, trying to use his post as the Senator from Tennessee and as a leader in the Senate to heal the world and our Nation. I thank you for all your efforts in that regard. I know when he came to this job, it was thrust upon him rather quickly. I know he had his critics, and there might even have been a few on this side of the aisle from time to time, but, by and large, I think his leadership has been symbolized by a lack of cunning, a lack of sharp elbows and an effort to try and patch up our differences and get things done.”