Political Quotes

“Mr. President, on behalf of Senator Van Hollen and myself, I want to thank our colleagues for their tribute to Senator Paul Sarbanes--Senator Stabenow and Senator Reed. I know that Senator Schumer and Senator Durbin have spoken on the floor. Many of us have and many have expressed their condolences through our office to the family. We just want to express our appreciation. As Senator Van Hollen said, I had the honor--or the challenge--to follow Senator Sarbanes in this body. I have his seat in the Senate. When I was sworn in almost 14 years ago, Senator Sarbanes escorted me to take the oath of office. As I mentioned earlier, he is an inspiration to all of us. I want to thank our colleagues for the tribute they have paid to an outstanding Marylander, an outstanding American, and he will be missed by all I yield the floor. I suggest the absence of a quorum. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll. The senior assistant legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.”