Political Quotes

“Mr. President, today, I stand here with colleagues--my partner, Senator Peters, and, of course, Senator Reed and other colleagues--to pay tribute to an incredible leader and my dear friend who dedicated his life to serving the people of his beloved State of Michigan and this Nation--Senator Carl Levin. Senator Carl Levin was many things: a crusader for truth and justice, in the real sense of the word; a man of strong convictions; a mentor to so many of us. He was a Senator's Senator and a tireless advocate every day--every day--for the people of Michigan. He was also my friend, and it was truly an honor of a lifetime for me to represent Michigan alongside Carl Levin for 14 years of his 36 years that he served in the Senate. Thirty-six years is a long time, but Senator Levin remained effective and at the same time humble right up until the final day he served. That is because integrity never goes out of style and Senator Carl Levin never wavered in his dedication to do what was right--what was right for the people of Michigan and our country. Perhaps he will be remembered most--although there are so many things--for his incredible leadership on the Armed Services Committee. Patriotism was a lot more than a flag pin or a pledge to Carl Levin. He understood more than anybody what it takes to defend our Nation.…”