Political Quotes

“I thank my cosponsor and lead sponsor on the bill, a former Governor and good Senator from North Dakota who has been a great leader and partner with me on this bill. As the American people have absolutely figured out, Democrats cannot do anything alone and neither can Republicans. It has taken us a while to figure this out in the Senate and in the House of Representatives, but the American people figured this out a long time ago, just as they figure out practical things such as how to keep a roof over their heads, food on the table, and how to keep their kids moving forward even through difficulty. The American people are very smart. I trust them. I always have. I have been honored to represent the people of Louisiana, 4.5 million people, and I have done my very best to represent them in the time I am in the Senate, and I hope to continue for years to come. One of the things they know that is not clear to people here is that it takes both parties working together, compromising, to get the job done for them--not for us, for them--and I think we forget that a lot. I am in a lot of meetings around here where people talk about what is good for the Democratic caucus, what is good for the Republican caucus, what is good for Leader Reid, what is good for Leader McConnell. It is kind of interesting to me because the family I grew up in was all about public service--not for ourselves but for the people we represent. That is why I am on the floor today.…”