Judd Gregg: “Bob Smith loved serving the people of New Hampshire. I have witnessed Bob's high regard for the office he has held here…”

“Bob Smith loved serving the people of New Hampshire. I have witnessed Bob's high regard for the office he has held here in the U.S. Senate; he has taken his job seriously, both in Washington and at home. He is a man of strong family values and hearty resolve, two fundamental characteristics of our State. Bob is not a programmed politician. In fact, he is the opposite. He has always been driven by his independence and conservative ideas. When Bob and Mary Jo Smith first moved to New Hampshire, they did not waste any time getting involved in the Lakes Region community. Bob became a high school history and government teacher and helped coach the football and baseball teams. He also got involved in local politics by joining the school board. Fourteen years after settling in New Hampshire, Bob was elected into the U.S. House of Representatives, where he served until he was elected to the Senate. Here in the Senate, Bob has been an advocate and representative for the interests of New Hampshire, taking strong stands on the issues he cares about. Regardless of political bias, it can never be said that Bob Smith did not stand up for what he believed in, a fact that is known and respected in New Hampshire. He became chairman of the Environment and Public Works Committee, providing leadership and a voice for New Hampshire on environmental issues. He has continued to speak out for the concerns of States like New Hampshire.”