Political Quotes

“Mr. President, this resolution is supported by all Senators, other than Senator Kerrey. I will talk for just a moment about how I got to know Senator Kerrey and what I have learned about him. Senator Kerrey and I first met about 2 years ago when I was looking for a new job, the job that I presently have as U.S. Senator from North Carolina. At the time, Senator Kerrey was the head of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee. I came here to Washington to meet with Senator Kerrey and was grilled by him on why I was seeking this office, what my motivations were, and why I thought I should be able to represent the people of North Carolina in this esteemed body. Over the course of brief time through campaigning and spending lots of time together, we have gotten to know each other very well. He is the definition of a leader, in my mind. Here is a man who is independent, clear thinking, always willing to speak his mind regardless of the politics, willing to speak against his own political party if he believes that his position is right and just, who cares a great deal and empathizes for the plight of others.”