Political Quotes

“Mr. President, I am pleased to be here this morning to join my colleagues in saluting the public service of our friend Senator Jeff Flake. In his remarkable book, ``The Conscience of a Conservative,'' Senator Jeff Flake offered these words that apply to both sides of the aisle and across the political spectrum. Rather than constantly pursuing partisan advantage, he wrote, ``the better path always is to break out of rigid ideological thinking, to listen to reasoned arguments on both sides, and to use your best judgment.'' Reason and courage have defined Senator Flake's 18 years in Congress--12 in the House of Representatives and 6 here in the Senate. Throughout these years of service, he has always been knowledgeable, insightful, and dedicated to America and its values. It has been a privilege to work closely with him on many vital issues. Senator Flake has always been willing to take on the most difficult challenges and offer constructive solutions, as his work on immigration reform demonstrates. As my colleague from Delaware has said, he is unafraid. He will take on any challenge, no matter the consequences. As chairman of the Senate Aging Committee, I have appreciated his commitment to the well-being, safety, and security of seniors across the Nation and in his beloved home State of Arizona.…”