Political Quotes

“I rise to pay tribute to some of my colleagues who will be leaving the Senate at the end of this session. tom daschle I particularly want to pay tribute to a great Senator, someone who I am proud to call a friend, our leader, Tom Daschle. Senator Daschle is truly one of the giants in the history of the United States Senate and it has been a privilege to serve with him for the last 4 years. Tom Daschle has given his entire life to public service. After serving in the Air Force, he came to Washington to work for South Dakota Senator James Abourezk. A few years later, he won election to the House and later won three terms in the Senate. Senator Daschle has been through some tough elections and tough battles on the floor of this Senate. But he has always conducted himself with grace, integrity and respect for his opponents. He has been a leader in the Senate on health care, veterans' benefits, ethanol, agriculture and rural development and has fought hard for the people of South Dakota. He is known all over South Dakota for his down-to-earth manner and the personal relationships he has with his constituents. Every year, Tom Daschle would go on a driving tour of all 66 counties in South Dakota, stopping in at diners, bowling allies, Elks clubs and feed stores. He would talk to his constituents on a one-on-one basis and really feel the pulse of different communities.”