Political Quotes

“today I wish to pay tribute to someone whose passion for service is literally out of this world. As a payload specialist, Bill Nelson spent 6 days orbiting our planet aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia. When he looked down on Earth, he didn't see blue States or red States. Instead, he saw green land, blue oceans and lakes, including some big ones in Michigan, and a whole wide world worth protecting. A decade and a half later, Bill Nelson was sworn in as U.S. Senator for Florida. His previous experiences in space, as a U.S. Army captain, as a State legislator, and in the U.S. House of Representatives have shaped every decision he has made since then. I remember Senator Nelson's swearing-in, because it was my first day, too, and we have been serving together ever since. Senator Nelson has been such a forceful advocate for technology--no surprise given his time at NASA--and for protecting consumers. He has fought every day to do right by our seniors, keeping Medicare and Social Security strong, working to eliminate the Medicare Part D ``donut hole,'' and expanding access to home healthcare. He has been a strong voice for protecting our environment, particularly from oil drilling, an issue close to the hearts of people in both Florida and Michigan. One of my favorite memories of Senator Nelson actually took place in Michigan, during a 2016 codel. Senator Nelson came to Michigan to tour our Coast Guard installations as ranking member on Commerce.…”