Political Quotes

“The Cornyn amendment focuses on one organization and one attack on an honorable, patriotic leader of our military, General Petraeus. If this resolution that he offers would be fair, it would also take into consideration the situations that we have raised in our amendment with Senator Boxer. I asked Senator Cornyn last night: Will you amend your resolution so other attacks--unwarranted, disgraceful attacks--on the military can be included? And I gave him two examples, and he said no because those were involved in a political campaign. I am sorry, but that isn't good enough. If the principle is sound, it is sound whether it is in the course of a political campaign or not. If we are going to stand up for the honor, integrity, and patriotism of those who serve our country in uniform, let's do it without partisan favor and certainly not arguing that a political campaign is somehow fair game to say anything about anybody. That is what is wrong with American politics, and that is what has to change. The Boxer amendment, which I am honored to cosponsor, changes it.”