Political Quotes

“Mr. President, I rise today to pay tribute to my longtime staff member Jacqlyn Schneider. After more than 11 years by my side in the Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee, Jacqlyn is starting a new chapter in her professional career. I have absolutely no doubt that she will excel in everything that she does because that is the kind of person Jacqlyn is. In 2011, when I first became chairwoman of the Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee, Jacqlyn joined my team as a senior professional staff member, and I was so lucky that she did. She had been working for a Congressman from California, but she was from Michigan, and so it was great to get this Michigan native working for our State again. And it was great to have a fellow redhead on the Agriculture Committee. She quickly became a crucial part of my team. One of the first things you learn about Jacqlyn is that she is tough. You definitely don't want her to be on the opposite side of the negotiating table from you, and I am really lucky she was on my side of the table. I will challenge you to find anyone who better understands agricultural issues, the breadth of agricultural issues, but, in particular, nutrition. Jacqlyn is a relentless advocate--a relentless advocate--for nutrition policies that benefit children, seniors, families.…”