Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the life and legacy of Senator Paul Sarbanes, a titan of Maryland politics and a man I considered a mentor during my time as Baltimore County Executive. John, those were very warm comments that you gave about your father, to be here as a Member of Congress and to make those comments. I know your father is looking down and is very proud of you and his whole family. It is a moment that we will never forget. Anyone who values government accountability and integrity, anyone who loves or lives off of the Chesapeake Bay, is benefiting from the service of Senator Paul Sarbanes. Though his legislative style was often described as quiet and unassuming, the accomplishments of Senator Sarbanes were bold and groundbreaking. He will go down as one of the Chesapeake Bay's fiercest stewards in history. In the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, he pioneered legislation that continues to protect consumers today. From Watergate to Iran-Contra to Whitewater, he fought government corruption. He was a man of integrity and decency. He didn't have a soapbox. He had sense. He led with respect, not rhetoric. Over the course of his three decades of public service, Senator Sarbanes showed us what we can achieve when taking credit just isn't a priority. Today, we celebrate the legacy Senator Sarbanes has left for our future generations.…”