Political Quotes

“I rise to give a tribute to Senator Pryor, whose remarks we have just heard. Through nearly a quarter of a century of dedicated public service, Senator Mark Pryor has established a strong reputation as the voice of reason. From an Arkansas legislator and attorney general to a U.S. Senator, Senator Pryor has always put the people first. To me, he has been an admired colleague, a great collaborator, and a treasured friend. Working with Senator Pryor during his service in the Senate, I know that he acquired his voice of reason the old-fashioned way: He is such a good listener. All of us are pretty good talkers, or we wouldn't be here, but Senator Pryor has the distinction of being a good listener. Whether debating colleagues on the Senate floor or interacting with his guests on his Pryor-Side Chats back home, he has consistently demonstrated that he is one of those special individuals who can disagree without ever being disagreeable. He always sticks to his principles, yet he respects the principles of those with whom he disagrees. He is well informed but always open to new information. It has been a particular pleasure to work with Senator Pryor on the homeland security committee for many years and on the Committee on Appropriations. His work ethic, his attention to detail, his willingness, once again, to listen to alternative views have been great assets in addressing the challenges we face in our country.…”