Political Quotes

“I was saddened by the announcement of my friend, Congressman David Obey of Wisconsin, that he will retire from the U.S. House of Representatives. He has served with great distinction for the people of his district in Wisconsin since April 1, 1969. He was elected to succeed Melvin Laird, who had resigned from the House to serve as Secretary of Defense. David Obey was reelected to 17 succeeding Congresses. In the House, he has chaired the Joint Economic Committee and the Committee on Appropriations. David Obey has had a career of distinction in the Congress. He has been conscientious in the discharge of his duties and responsibilities as a Congressman and he has been a good friend of mine. I will truly miss working with David Obey on the Appropriations Committee. We dealt with some of the most contentious issues of our time. I always respected him even though we sometimes had to disagree on issues that were being considered by our committee. He was a spirited and effective Member of Congress. I extend to him my very good wishes for the future.”