Political Quotes

“I listened closely to the comments made by the majority leader, Senator Frist, a man whom I respect and with whom I have worked over the past several years and look forward to working with again in this new Congress. The Presidential election is completed. The people have spoken. A few moments ago the Democratic Senators gathered just a few feet from this Chamber in the Old Senate Chamber where we had an election of our new leaders for the upcoming Congress. In that meeting was Senator John Kerry, who was our standard-bearer in the last election. We are all extremely proud of the job he did. Both he and Senator Edwards covered the United States, crisscrossed it from every corner, taking their message to the American people. The outcome was very close. When it was all said and done, President Bush had emerged the clear winner. The day after the election Senator Kerry and Senator Edwards conceded to the President and Vice President. We now have a question before us as to which direction this Nation is headed.”