Political Quotes

“today I wish to pay tribute to someone who has spent her entire career making life better for the people of Missouri and the people of this country. If I had to describe Senator Claire McCaskill using one word, I think I would choose ``fighter.'' I think most Members, on both sides of the aisle, would agree with me. As the first woman elected Jackson County prosecutor, she fought for crime victims and created some of the first drug courts and domestic violence units in the country. As State auditor, she fought to ensure that the State of Missouri spent taxpayer dollars wisely. During her 12 years representing Missouri in the Senate, she has fought every day to keep government accountable, protect consumers, strengthen our national security, and expand access to healthcare. I have been especially honored to partner with her on this last goal. We worked together to make sure that pharmacists can tell their patients the lowest price at the pharmacy counter and to protect Americans from junk insurance plans. We have fought to keep American manufacturers competitive and to end unfair trade practices that hurt our companies and our workers. I have been inspired by her work to end sexual violence, particularly in our military, and to ensure that families affected by the opioid crisis get the help they need to recover. I will always remember the trip we took together to the Middle East.…”