Political Quotes

“Mr. President, I was not at all surprised as I listened to the words of our colleague Senator Tom Coburn that he quoted extensively from the Declaration of Independence and he referred to our Constitution--the founding documents of our great country. When America's Founders conceived of a nation of citizen legislators, they had leaders like Senator Tom Coburn in mind. Indeed, throughout his service in Congress, he has remained a compassionate physician, a devoted husband and father, a fierce defender of the rights enshrined in our Constitution, and an unwavering opponent of excessive spending. Senator Coburn may be best known as our most diligent fiscal watchdog, relentlessly hounding wasteful spending. His annual ``Wastebook'' report is a call for transparency and accountability in the Federal Government that has guided oversight investigations and policy debates. The aspect of his service in the Senate that deserves just as much acclaim is his work on the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee and the Select Committee on Intelligence. Serving with Senator Coburn on both of those committees for many years, I have seen firsthand his brilliance, his tenacity, and his determination to strengthen our Nation and the safety of our people. He has a keen understanding of the grave and ever-evolving threats that our Nation faces. As a citizen legislator, Senator Coburn leads by example and with compassion.…”