Political Quotes

“how heartwarming it has been today to witness Richard Burr's farewell speech to his colleagues, his staff, the Members of the Senate, his constituents, and, indeed, all Americans, and equally heartwarming it has been to listen to the heartfelt tributes that he is receiving from those of us who have been privileged to share with him. During his 28 years in Congress as both a Member of the House and of the Senate, Richard has been a strong voice for responsible government and bipartisanship. I join my colleagues in thanking him for his truly extraordinary service not just to the people of his beloved North Carolina but to all of our country. Throughout his service, Richard has consistently reached across the aisle to meet challenges and to move our Nation forward. As the leader of the Senate's Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, he has supported innovations in our healthcare system that have made a real difference for his fellow Americans. These advancements include enhancing the ability of cutting-edge treatments and medications to reach patients as well as advocating for historic funding increases for biomedical research. Richard has also left a lasting mark on education policy for Americans of all ages.…”