Political Quotes

“Madam President, over the holiday recess, the U.S. Senate and the people of Wisconsin experienced a profound loss: the passing of Herb Kohl. I had the pleasure of serving with Herb in the Senate for 15 years. He was a tremendous Senator and an even better man. Born in Milwaukee to two Jewish immigrant parents, Herb went to school at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and later earned a master's degree from Harvard University. He went on to serve in the Army Reserve. In many ways, Herb's story is the American dream personified. A Midwestern boy from humble roots who teamed up with his father and brothers to grow a family business into an iconic retail chain, becoming a successful businessman and philanthropist in the process. Herb took what he learned from the world of business--hard work, integrity, and humility--and pivoted to politics. Getting his start in Wisconsin politics in the 1970s, he went on to chair the Wisconsin State Democratic Party. And in 1988, he ran for the U.S. Senate. Unsurprisingly to all of us who knew Herb, he was a beloved candidate, and he faithfully served the people of Wisconsin for four terms. In his conduct and commitment to his constituents, Herb proved that the Midwest's reputation for kindness and loyalty does not stop at the doors of the Senate. He had a quiet manner about him, with little ego. In many ways, he was an anomaly. He put his head down, and he focused squarely on how he could improve the lives of those who entrusted him to serve.…”